| 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 | $161.70 | 6.210% | $171.7416 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.53 | 11.790% | $45.3085 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.42 | 5.817% | $262.8706 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.76 | 3.182% | $29.6751 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.97 | 12.552% | $97.8865 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.85 | 6.155% | $149.5193 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.92 | 8.799% | $141.3517 | $141.35 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.15 | $898.3533 | $898.36 | $898.35 | $898.40 | |