| 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 | $171.55 | 5.169% | $180.4174 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.49 | 6.487% | $11.1705 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 10.370% | $87.1702 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.39 | 11.716% | $278.6085 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.92 | 5.510% | $6.2462 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.53 | 9.630% | $20.3144 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.97 | 9.666% | $140.3396 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.83 | $724.2668 | $724.27 | $724.20 | $724.20 | |