| 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 | $160.99 | 6.393% | $171.2821 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 7.428% | $72.7288 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.95 | 3.381% | $56.8079 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.48 | 10.328% | $198.0167 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.77 | 12.496% | $121.2369 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.83 | 7.778% | $115.1392 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.29 | 13.332% | $117.0606 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.01 | $852.2722 | $852.28 | $852.30 | $852.20 | |