| 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 | $158.36 | 8.259% | $171.439 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.83 | 13.872% | $18.0259 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.44 | 3.139% | $251.0816 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.66 | 3.509% | $100.0518 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.66 | 3.329% | $156.7088 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.77 | 7.434% | $136.1941 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.89 | 6.322% | $9.452 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.61 | $842.9532 | $842.95 | $843.00 | $843.00 | |