| 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 | $170.27 | 3.425% | $176.1017 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.27 | 8.368% | $264.7105 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.29 | 3.358% | $165.6725 | $165.67 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.64 | 10.260% | $104.3501 | $104.35 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.63 | 6.486% | $72.0165 | $72.02 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.92 | 3.232% | $154.7654 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.96 | 8.307% | $112.596 | $112.60 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.98 | $1,050.2127 | $1,050.22 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.30 | |