| 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 | $159.65 | 7.237% | $171.2039 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.39 | 6.729% | $60.1845 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.56 | 10.726% | $215.4285 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.56 | 10.571% | $141.0444 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 10.847% | $41.49 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 3.707% | $260.0972 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.52 | 5.663% | $168.5536 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.91 | $1,058.0021 | $1,057.99 | $1,058.05 | $1,058.00 | |