| 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 | $155.77 | 11.487% | $173.6633 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.55 | 11.437% | $28.4722 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.42 | 13.557% | $28.8662 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.36 | 9.136% | $247.0402 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 9.769% | $22.7771 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.98 | 5.650% | $64.4254 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.32 | 12.182% | $71.0336 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.15 | $636.2780 | $636.28 | $636.30 | $636.30 | |