| 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 | $168.98 | 5.728% | $178.6592 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.58 | 10.135% | $42.4901 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.44 | 13.321% | $159.148 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.28 | 6.865% | $71.8988 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.57 | 4.150% | $179.7317 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.63 | 6.567% | $5.9997 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.82 | 9.175% | $175.5752 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.30 | $813.5027 | $813.51 | $813.55 | $813.50 | |