| 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 | $156.88 | 10.611% | $173.5265 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 10.572% | $86.7548 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.25 | 7.719% | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.60 | 3.392% | $70.9269 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.79 | 12.446% | $25.6264 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 8.133% | $18.1772 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.87 | 11.573% | $127.0482 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.66 | $517.4100 | $517.42 | $517.50 | $517.40 | |