| 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 | $171.97 | 5.705% | $181.7809 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.64 | 12.540% | $71.6205 | $71.62 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.54 | 11.418% | $79.7084 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.51 | 8.776% | $232.2476 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.29 | 3.193% | $32.2891 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 10.412% | $12.5538 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.53 | 6.559% | $133.7635 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.85 | $743.9638 | $743.96 | $743.95 | $744.00 | |