| 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 | $162.72 | 6.392% | $173.1211 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 11.668% | $40.77 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.30 | 12.544% | $97.1255 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.74 | 8.130% | $160.8326 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.99 | 4.761% | $169.7023 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.55 | 8.453% | $193.6428 | $193.64 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.53 | 9.395% | $32.3043 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.34 | $867.4986 | $867.49 | $867.50 | $867.40 | |