| 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 | $164.68 | 5.108% | $173.0919 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.86 | 6.781% | $53.241 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.37 | 12.621% | $204.2607 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.76 | 13.403% | $70.0377 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.68 | 4.319% | $242.7294 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.91 | 11.558% | $93.6083 | $93.61 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 5.623% | $250.2843 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.22 | $1,087.2533 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.20 | |