| 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 | $162.77 | 7.195% | $174.4813 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.28 | 12.456% | $218.4795 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.88 | 7.688% | $28.9465 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.38 | 4.630% | $216.9817 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.80 | 3.327% | $35.9578 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.77 | 3.557% | $79.5007 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.36 | 13.492% | $9.4879 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.24 | $763.8354 | $763.84 | $763.90 | $763.90 | |