| 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 | $155.63 | 11.179% | $173.0279 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 12.720% | $30.998 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.87 | 7.106% | $184.0831 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.72 | 12.266% | $78.2719 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.73 | 12.531% | $205.6279 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.49 | 9.366% | $43.1886 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.32 | 13.676% | $70.8429 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.26 | $786.0403 | $786.04 | $786.10 | $786.00 | |