| 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 | $159.66 | 8.412% | $173.0906 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.73 | 13.747% | $17.8924 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.73 | 3.351% | $54.497 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.68 | 6.630% | $213.9851 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.62 | 7.494% | $213.5046 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.61 | 3.633% | $224.4794 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.70 | 11.350% | $131.059 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.73 | $1,028.5081 | $1,028.51 | $1,028.55 | $1,028.60 | |