| 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 | $161.28 | 7.179% | $172.8583 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.64 | 10.805% | $87.1371 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 6.361% | $10.1787 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.79 | 12.732% | $250.0283 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.42 | 12.553% | $259.3446 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.76 | 3.870% | $16.3699 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.81 | 13.198% | $209.2012 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.27 | $1,005.1181 | $1,005.12 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.10 | |