| 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 | $160.74 | 7.289% | $172.4563 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 7.743% | $37.1713 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.38 | 12.175% | $262.9158 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.28 | 13.662% | $28.7338 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.38 | 7.222% | $162.3127 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.65 | 11.422% | $178.9994 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.76 | 6.336% | $69.9266 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.69 | $912.5159 | $912.52 | $912.50 | $912.50 | |