| 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 | $165.50 | 3.743% | $171.6947 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.88 | 8.459% | $44.338 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.56 | 7.652% | $25.3628 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.88 | 10.154% | $231.1912 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.46 | 9.118% | $263.4763 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.61 | 7.518% | $45.8134 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 7.830% | $211.0233 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.59 | $992.8997 | $992.89 | $992.90 | $992.90 | |