| 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 | $161.40 | 5.795% | $170.7531 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.59 | 7.639% | $34.0032 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.41 | 11.328% | $82.8392 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.76 | 6.176% | $118.6623 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 9.505% | $178.2303 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.54 | 9.260% | $91.2758 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.36 | 12.452% | $260.1689 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.82 | $935.9328 | $935.93 | $935.95 | $936.00 | |