| 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 | $157.70 | 8.693% | $171.4089 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.65 | 5.128% | $142.6061 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.41 | 12.858% | $112.1921 | $112.19 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.64 | 3.398% | $68.9044 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.32 | 7.344% | $260.116 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.95 | 11.396% | $92.403 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.53 | 13.649% | $263.1315 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.20 | $1,110.7620 | $1,110.76 | $1,110.75 | $1,110.70 | |