| 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 | $156.73 | 9.763% | $172.0315 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.85 | 10.164% | $76.9496 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 11.584% | $28.4874 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.61 | 3.394% | $236.369 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 12.680% | $21.1838 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.69 | 5.283% | $76.5302 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.48 | 7.601% | $65.0771 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.69 | $676.6286 | $676.63 | $676.70 | $676.60 | |