| 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 | $170.96 | 3.226% | $176.4752 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.53 | 3.836% | $86.7342 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.76 | 10.591% | $166.727 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.47 | 12.300% | $268.9248 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.47 | 8.142% | $141.0929 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.40 | 9.559% | $21.2544 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.60 | 8.714% | $66.9678 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.19 | $928.1763 | $928.17 | $928.20 | $928.20 | |