| 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 | $162.83 | 3.326% | $168.2457 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.77 | 3.874% | $93.2477 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.33 | 11.285% | $121.6679 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.92 | 12.556% | $129.3494 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.75 | 9.275% | $15.0253 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.94 | 5.482% | $48.4584 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.65 | 3.661% | $178.9707 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.19 | $754.9651 | $754.98 | $754.95 | $754.90 | |