| 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 | $164.87 | 5.198% | $173.4399 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.42 | 13.298% | $180.6197 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.55 | 11.232% | $8.398 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.82 | 5.194% | $69.2387 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.97 | 3.195% | $76.3333 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.25 | 9.779% | $171.5297 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.91 | 10.127% | $259.8006 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.79 | $939.3599 | $939.36 | $939.40 | $939.20 | |