| 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 | $168.34 | 4.618% | $176.1139 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.38 | 11.743% | $50.709 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.93 | 6.416% | $73.3525 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.59 | 5.643% | $132.677 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.98 | 7.408% | $263.1281 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.64 | 10.810% | $251.1398 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.64 | 8.221% | $30.9945 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.50 | $978.1148 | $978.11 | $978.15 | $978.10 | |