| 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 | $161.92 | 5.762% | $171.2498 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.69 | 3.499% | $122.843 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 12.324% | $272.6103 | $272.61 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.84 | 3.519% | $125.0924 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.91 | 6.372% | $127.5507 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 13.488% | $251.8639 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.79 | 13.575% | $40.6485 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.78 | $1,111.8586 | $1,111.85 | $1,111.85 | $1,111.80 | |