| 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 | $169.71 | 3.703% | $175.9944 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.39 | 4.470% | $47.4189 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.58 | 12.686% | $62.6309 | $62.63 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.92 | 12.381% | $134.7673 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.44 | 8.530% | $10.2452 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.32 | 7.725% | $128.5375 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.65 | 13.557% | $35.9408 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.01 | $595.5350 | $595.54 | $595.55 | $595.40 | |