| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $156.91 | 10.242% | $172.9807 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.57 | 9.868% | $185.2045 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.56 | 3.550% | $148.6564 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.80 | 8.411% | $90.8484 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.38 | 10.165% | $77.5341 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.30 | 10.762% | $238.4706 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.32 | 9.421% | $22.2343 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.84 | $935.9290 | $935.92 | $935.95 | $935.90 | |