| 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 | $167.79 | 3.674% | $173.9546 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.72 | 4.839% | $31.1582 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.68 | 5.601% | $51.4066 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.49 | 4.193% | $165.1355 | $165.14 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.35 | 6.293% | $161.9374 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.79 | 9.133% | $17.2321 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 7.686% | $188.3751 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.75 | $789.1995 | $789.21 | $789.25 | $789.20 | |