| 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 | $163.31 | 5.695% | $172.6105 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.73 | 7.183% | $160.4851 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.89 | 12.510% | $97.7599 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.60 | 6.345% | $69.7623 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.40 | 9.240% | $110.7694 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.66 | 4.476% | $105.1655 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.35 | 8.322% | $110.8676 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.94 | $827.4203 | $827.43 | $827.35 | $827.60 | |