| 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 | $163.84 | 4.535% | $171.2701 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 5.570% | $33.4762 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.69 | 7.327% | $188.5628 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.47 | 13.705% | $260.9189 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.31 | 3.134% | $63.2315 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.60 | 6.636% | $90.2141 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.86 | 13.734% | $84.0039 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.48 | $891.6775 | $891.67 | $891.65 | $891.70 | |