| 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 | $127.47 | 3.619% | $132.0831 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.37 | 7.500% | $63.8228 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.42 | 10.261% | $197.8303 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.82 | 6.160% | $174.9729 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.81 | 3.861% | $28.8837 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.25 | 5.223% | $177.0377 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.88 | 11.544% | $16.5977 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.02 | $791.2282 | $791.22 | $791.25 | $791.20 | |