| 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 | $101.97 | 6.568% | $108.6674 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.65 | 13.547% | $172.194 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.68 | 6.475% | $125.2998 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.67 | 13.333% | $157.1589 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.65 | 9.842% | $105.0639 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.25 | 6.515% | $200.5145 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.30 | 5.815% | $174.9122 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.17 | $1,043.8107 | $1,043.80 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.90 | |