| 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 | $162.70 | 4.635% | $170.2411 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.48 | 5.596% | $32.1857 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.50 | 7.629% | $256.6952 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.56 | 13.804% | $100.7848 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.87 | 10.534% | $63.966 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.33 | 11.263% | $195.0774 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.71 | 5.588% | $48.2643 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.15 | $867.2145 | $867.22 | $867.25 | $867.30 | |