| 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 | $160.61 | 7.750% | $173.0573 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.25 | 11.548% | $29.2814 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.39 | 11.651% | $239.3686 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.41 | 3.727% | $133.1958 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.53 | 3.313% | $7.7795 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.45 | 9.801% | $132.2553 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 11.642% | $99.1493 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.45 | $814.0872 | $814.10 | $814.10 | $814.20 | |