| 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 | $172.88 | 5.478% | $182.3504 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.32 | 13.131% | $72.7659 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 10.545% | $46.8048 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.69 | 11.189% | $177.5577 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.42 | 10.286% | $236.4752 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.93 | 4.676% | $174.7356 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.99 | 12.832% | $72.2012 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.57 | $962.8908 | $962.90 | $962.90 | $963.00 | |