| 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 | $165.54 | 4.732% | $173.3734 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.26 | 3.367% | $121.2081 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.27 | 12.371% | $114.9218 | $114.92 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.28 | 7.562% | $135.8293 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.62 | 10.231% | $85.5613 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.34 | 9.188% | $38.587 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.69 | 3.443% | $80.3649 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.00 | $749.8458 | $749.84 | $749.80 | $749.90 | |