| 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 | $164.60 | 5.125% | $173.0358 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.42 | 7.852% | $30.6515 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.93 | 12.187% | $149.1302 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.62 | 6.212% | $163.1629 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.77 | 3.566% | $80.5433 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.44 | 9.487% | $212.8865 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.41 | 7.695% | $7.9802 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.19 | $817.3904 | $817.39 | $817.45 | $817.40 | |