| 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 | $170.77 | 6.415% | $181.7249 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.63 | 12.587% | $170.7157 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.81 | 9.282% | $6.3493 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 8.651% | $263.294 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 10.124% | $10.4618 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.33 | 6.521% | $161.1982 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.73 | 11.477% | $224.8826 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.10 | $1,018.6265 | $1,018.62 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.60 | |