| 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 | $162.81 | 4.519% | $170.1674 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.50 | 13.394% | $178.5956 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.78 | 10.827% | $31.896 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.95 | 6.466% | $18.046 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.34 | 13.346% | $91.0622 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.80 | 12.731% | $265.8197 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.82 | 10.625% | $27.4571 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.00 | $783.0440 | $783.06 | $783.00 | $783.10 | |