| 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 | $162.69 | 5.104% | $170.9937 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.72 | 4.411% | $73.8395 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.26 | 8.526% | $74.0798 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.60 | 3.819% | $27.6159 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.66 | 10.775% | $36.1791 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.97 | 6.436% | $45.7355 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.79 | 12.794% | $74.2072 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.69 | $502.6507 | $502.66 | $502.70 | $502.60 | |