| 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 | $165.70 | 3.854% | $172.0861 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 6.600% | $76.4322 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.60 | 12.772% | $96.5328 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.72 | 9.171% | $52.0964 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.72 | 13.359% | $271.7442 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.93 | 3.491% | $135.5008 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.92 | 5.849% | $72.9511 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.29 | $877.3436 | $877.34 | $877.40 | $877.30 | |