| 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 | $103.40 | 5.774% | $109.3703 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.77 | 6.173% | $176.003 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.41 | 6.147% | $102.3363 | $102.34 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.84 | 4.184% | $154.0256 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.65 | 8.533% | $102.7265 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 8.789% | $142.0349 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.94 | 9.735% | $175.5102 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.57 | $962.0068 | $962.01 | $962.05 | $961.90 | |