| 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 | $156.92 | 9.636% | $172.0408 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.64 | 7.139% | $252.4623 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.52 | 12.309% | $96.0467 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.53 | 8.207% | $131.504 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.61 | 12.147% | $63.4864 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.88 | 5.293% | $52.5201 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.59 | 8.413% | $17.9857 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.69 | $786.0460 | $786.05 | $786.05 | $786.00 | |