| 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 | $160.88 | 10.239% | $177.3525 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.28 | 6.191% | $72.5072 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.62 | 7.496% | $57.6394 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.32 | 7.125% | $176.0278 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.93 | 3.473% | $10.2749 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.29 | 10.597% | $264.6476 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.85 | 3.178% | $26.6715 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.17 | $785.1209 | $785.12 | $785.10 | $785.10 | |