| 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 | $160.47 | 7.824% | $173.0252 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.87 | 5.825% | $185.0562 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.68 | 9.123% | $40.0263 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.38 | 5.200% | $88.7678 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 8.657% | $271.0992 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 7.183% | $13.2264 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.52 | 10.192% | $99.7458 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.76 | $870.9469 | $870.97 | $871.00 | $870.90 | |