| 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 | $167.45 | 3.755% | $173.7377 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.70 | 9.708% | $215.7956 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.84 | 8.838% | $173.9667 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.52 | 9.160% | $88.9872 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.63 | 13.624% | $71.1627 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.88 | 10.346% | $199.5938 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.95 | 7.126% | $207.7709 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.97 | $1,131.0146 | $1,131.02 | $1,131.00 | $1,131.10 | |