| 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 | $166.61 | 3.853% | $173.0295 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.55 | 13.189% | $239.4513 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.71 | 7.420% | $86.6987 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.64 | 8.167% | $21.244 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.33 | 3.838% | $13.8416 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.57 | 5.674% | $198.2127 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.48 | 5.217% | $139.3915 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.89 | $871.8693 | $871.86 | $871.90 | $871.80 | |