| 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 | $150.53 | 13.759% | $171.2414 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.56 | 8.869% | $72.4632 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.99 | 12.368% | $107.862 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.68 | 9.304% | $270.7241 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.93 | 4.551% | $249.8037 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 3.767% | $6.8901 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.65 | 7.689% | $125.6192 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.98 | $1,004.6037 | $1,004.59 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.60 | |