| 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 | $157.98 | 8.225% | $170.9739 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.98 | 5.360% | $84.2669 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.44 | 4.744% | $50.738 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.78 | 8.791% | $171.6504 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.99 | 5.229% | $184.1402 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.80 | 4.848% | $244.0861 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.65 | 13.678% | $12.1067 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.62 | $917.9622 | $917.97 | $917.95 | $918.00 | |