| 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 | $161.83 | 7.131% | $173.3701 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.82 | 6.815% | $35.0567 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.64 | 10.610% | $63.7556 | $63.76 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.55 | 3.687% | $146.7689 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.75 | 5.808% | $9.2582 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.31 | 4.548% | $259.6031 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.38 | 4.215% | $31.6605 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.28 | $719.4731 | $719.48 | $719.40 | $719.70 | |