| 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 | $161.50 | 7.451% | $173.5334 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 9.103% | $78.1177 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.36 | 5.597% | $230.5816 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.51 | 6.110% | $121.5066 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 4.210% | $18.0492 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.77 | 12.846% | $242.3594 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.81 | 13.527% | $70.171 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.87 | $934.3189 | $934.32 | $934.30 | $934.30 | |