| 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 | $157.50 | 8.648% | $171.1206 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 3.670% | $28.6129 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.62 | 8.234% | $243.1152 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.97 | 3.296% | $167.3085 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.88 | 12.179% | $27.9101 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.73 | 5.785% | $81.1688 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.49 | 4.140% | $21.3383 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.79 | $740.5744 | $740.58 | $740.50 | $740.50 | |