| 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 | $162.34 | 5.456% | $171.1973 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.66 | 9.159% | $124.0701 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.47 | 12.451% | $53.3805 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.71 | 10.795% | $16.2979 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.53 | 3.817% | $61.8023 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.71 | 8.333% | $33.2691 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.70 | 3.233% | $158.6691 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.12 | $618.6863 | $618.69 | $618.65 | $618.80 | |