| 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 | $170.61 | 3.788% | $177.0727 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.61 | 4.726% | $193.3347 | $193.33 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.46 | 9.425% | $131.8134 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.36 | 9.497% | $273.0417 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 13.300% | $175.4904 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.90 | 4.820% | $80.6066 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.45 | 11.656% | $19.484 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.28 | $1,050.8435 | $1,050.83 | $1,050.85 | $1,050.80 | |