| 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 | $167.61 | 4.525% | $175.1944 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.83 | 6.450% | $21.109 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.65 | 11.502% | $242.6841 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.78 | 11.408% | $174.6655 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.25 | 12.718% | $118.6357 | $118.64 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.75 | 6.650% | $158.6419 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.74 | 3.394% | $52.4621 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.61 | $943.3927 | $943.39 | $943.40 | $943.40 | |