| 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 | $164.73 | 7.668% | $177.3615 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.79 | 6.260% | $72.0337 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.88 | 13.608% | $196.4055 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.87 | 11.484% | $175.9998 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.90 | 4.457% | $29.1435 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.45 | 6.329% | $83.4151 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.95 | 3.539% | $146.9736 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.57 | $881.3327 | $881.33 | $881.30 | $881.30 | |