| 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 | $171.32 | 5.396% | $180.5644 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.27 | 6.305% | $183.1316 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 4.337% | $30.8733 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.75 | 4.658% | $41.6016 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.31 | 4.214% | $98.2842 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.62 | 4.170% | $163.1511 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.26 | 7.515% | $174.4538 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.12 | $872.0600 | $872.04 | $872.05 | $872.20 | |