| 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 | $158.97 | 7.182% | $170.3872 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.91 | 12.788% | $63.0598 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.34 | 8.519% | $35.095 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.77 | 11.186% | $18.6459 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.67 | 12.495% | $28.8775 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.92 | 11.601% | $219.7647 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.75 | 7.627% | $35.2478 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.33 | $571.0779 | $571.09 | $571.10 | $571.10 | |