| 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 | $161.62 | 8.568% | $175.4676 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.98 | 12.769% | $69.8942 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.32 | 13.283% | $59.2697 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.42 | 9.183% | $271.2324 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.58 | 9.408% | $232.5795 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.51 | 6.180% | $187.4183 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.51 | 9.521% | $92.5562 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.94 | $1,088.4179 | $1,088.42 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.50 | |