| 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 | $167.61 | 5.161% | $176.2604 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.39 | 4.710% | $9.8323 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.87 | 13.530% | $124.7354 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.95 | 7.150% | $146.7419 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 4.786% | $8.1524 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 8.857% | $256.5433 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.81 | 11.495% | $90.0991 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.08 | $812.3648 | $812.36 | $812.40 | $812.30 | |