| 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 | $164.75 | 6.326% | $175.1721 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.25 | 9.533% | $186.4799 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.91 | 8.412% | $114.8191 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.84 | 13.709% | $168.1074 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.70 | 4.281% | $55.9989 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.35 | 6.703% | $6.7756 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.81 | 12.583% | $137.1374 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.61 | $844.4904 | $844.50 | $844.50 | $844.50 | |