| 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 | $155.61 | 9.623% | $170.5844 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.36 | 10.454% | $16.9657 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.80 | 8.219% | $31.1671 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.55 | 7.409% | $126.2593 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.37 | 6.499% | $65.3584 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.45 | 13.599% | $24.367 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.76 | 4.162% | $169.5341 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.90 | $604.2360 | $604.24 | $604.20 | $604.40 | |