| 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 | $164.40 | 4.217% | $171.3327 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.93 | 11.546% | $40.0785 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.55 | 12.397% | $137.7425 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.74 | 13.709% | $123.6472 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 7.146% | $245.6536 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.54 | 10.319% | $169.3838 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.53 | 11.840% | $154.932 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.96 | $1,042.7703 | $1,042.76 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.70 | |