| 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 | $158.65 | 9.186% | $173.2236 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.52 | 6.200% | $78.0782 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.83 | 9.200% | $82.8064 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.88 | 8.609% | $161.6971 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.73 | 7.640% | $18.0082 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.61 | 4.308% | $37.1441 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.89 | 6.152% | $101.7892 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.11 | $652.7468 | $652.75 | $652.75 | $652.70 | |