| 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 | $162.84 | 5.866% | $172.3922 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 11.623% | $47.183 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.89 | 13.323% | $129.0636 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.47 | 10.314% | $178.124 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 10.214% | $206.5851 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.60 | 12.857% | $90.9627 | $90.96 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.44 | 6.305% | $44.0528 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.95 | $868.3634 | $868.35 | $868.35 | $868.50 | |