| 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 | $149.98 | 8.650% | $162.9533 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.48 | 9.270% | $214.6937 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.79 | 5.160% | $214.3056 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.74 | 5.655% | $22.9694 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.40 | 4.305% | $142.272 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.66 | 8.677% | $172.4269 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 5.241% | $248.253 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.94 | $1,177.8739 | $1,177.87 | $1,177.85 | $1,178.00 | |