| 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 | $166.25 | 4.644% | $173.9707 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.86 | 7.477% | $80.4573 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.31 | 7.632% | $30.4706 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.68 | 9.145% | $265.9645 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.79 | 9.422% | $138.7362 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.62 | 11.586% | $108.9303 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.96 | 5.577% | $214.2791 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.47 | $1,012.8087 | $1,012.81 | $1,012.80 | $1,012.90 | |