| 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 | $161.59 | 6.255% | $171.6975 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.62 | 6.319% | $72.9561 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.75 | 9.582% | $56.7087 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.29 | 9.146% | $150.938 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.98 | 10.389% | $24.2635 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.66 | 3.826% | $135.6591 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.52 | 3.642% | $64.797 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.41 | $677.0199 | $677.03 | $677.00 | $677.10 | |