| 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 | $161.68 | 6.786% | $172.6516 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.88 | 4.176% | $211.3523 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.90 | 9.196% | $17.3622 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.93 | 8.534% | $98.69 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.36 | 13.210% | $90.9756 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.87 | 13.301% | $240.0508 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.71 | 9.623% | $23.7992 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.33 | $854.8817 | $854.88 | $854.90 | $855.10 | |