| 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 | $165.30 | 4.382% | $172.5434 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.86 | 9.727% | $234.6622 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 4.446% | $37.987 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.43 | 7.179% | $46.5478 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.40 | 11.656% | $179.0962 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 8.121% | $77.4579 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.29 | 10.686% | $56.7708 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.29 | $805.0653 | $805.07 | $805.05 | $805.10 | |