| 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 | $163.46 | 5.277% | $172.0858 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.89 | 11.148% | $114.3602 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 7.500% | $78.8405 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.68 | 6.569% | $33.7611 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.32 | 12.453% | $71.2052 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.33 | 5.339% | $26.6824 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.49 | 12.831% | $34.4022 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.51 | $531.3374 | $531.34 | $531.35 | $531.40 | |