| 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 | $157.85 | 8.868% | $171.8481 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.42 | 5.517% | $100.6843 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.96 | 7.664% | $145.3033 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.31 | 7.860% | $249.491 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.50 | 4.408% | $60.0346 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.94 | 6.813% | $246.6739 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.50 | 10.357% | $159.4659 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.48 | $1,133.5011 | $1,133.49 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.50 | |