| 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 | $166.97 | 3.686% | $173.1245 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.85 | 5.503% | $29.3826 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.70 | 6.801% | $22.1078 | $22.11 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.66 | 8.700% | $148.5494 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.38 | 9.132% | $247.053 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.86 | 10.333% | $46.1854 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.51 | 13.398% | $186.551 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.93 | $852.9537 | $852.95 | $852.95 | $853.00 | |