| 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 | $238.94 | 5.567% | $252.2418 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.37 | 5.497% | $45.754 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.51 | 10.299% | $216.7486 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.49 | 3.414% | $165.9691 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.53 | 10.536% | $76.8557 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.27 | 8.659% | $94.8267 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.56 | 7.630% | $176.0396 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.67 | $1,028.4355 | $1,028.44 | $1,028.45 | $1,028.40 | |