| 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 | $160.26 | 7.105% | $171.6465 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.99 | 7.460% | $26.8543 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.38 | 11.207% | $102.733 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.62 | 9.558% | $86.1345 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.52 | 12.524% | $111.9839 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.51 | 7.322% | $87.4782 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.74 | 5.504% | $22.9366 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.02 | $609.7670 | $609.76 | $609.85 | $609.70 | |