| 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 | $156.36 | 10.689% | $173.0733 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 9.796% | $170.1289 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.26 | 5.467% | $25.5863 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.57 | 3.437% | $76.0986 | $76.10 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.38 | 9.750% | $51.9996 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.88 | 11.790% | $42.3461 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.64 | 6.460% | $80.5263 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.04 | $619.7591 | $619.77 | $619.80 | $619.70 | |