| 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 | $151.63 | 12.803% | $171.0432 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.99 | 7.341% | $69.7609 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.47 | 6.675% | $42.1046 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.99 | 8.419% | $174.5437 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.37 | 7.159% | $223.2872 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 11.413% | $148.8812 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.38 | 13.839% | $48.245 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.46 | $877.8658 | $877.86 | $877.90 | $877.80 | |