| 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 | $168.87 | 3.304% | $174.4495 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.54 | 5.326% | $177.5164 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.57 | 8.148% | $144.4533 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.54 | 6.789% | $115.9088 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 8.719% | $61.1762 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.84 | 6.760% | $17.9784 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.98 | 5.461% | $20.0165 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.61 | $711.4991 | $711.51 | $711.50 | $711.50 | |