| 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 | $171.27 | 6.491% | $182.3871 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.69 | 5.626% | $126.4238 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.52 | 11.643% | $209.353 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.69 | 8.197% | $47.2713 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.59 | 4.618% | $160.6828 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.85 | 4.185% | $140.4935 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.91 | 7.114% | $105.9465 | $105.95 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.52 | $972.5580 | $972.55 | $972.55 | $972.60 | |