| 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 | $169.73 | 5.852% | $179.6626 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.45 | 13.765% | $97.2122 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.90 | 6.185% | $172.9754 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.25 | 9.382% | $71.3718 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.34 | 9.405% | $171.0438 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.97 | 8.214% | $23.7746 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.76 | 13.254% | $276.068 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.40 | $992.1084 | $992.10 | $992.05 | $992.20 | |