| 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 | $166.82 | 3.256% | $172.2517 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.36 | 10.393% | $14.7485 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.87 | 4.739% | $252.2848 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.50 | 11.276% | $31.7137 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.89 | 7.444% | $124.5169 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.47 | 3.685% | $26.4086 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.69 | 13.722% | $88.3506 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.60 | $710.2748 | $710.27 | $710.25 | $710.30 | |