| 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 | $163.51 | 5.213% | $172.0338 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.30 | 12.767% | $26.2747 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.36 | 6.212% | $149.0792 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.39 | 11.204% | $57.1477 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 13.280% | $29.8266 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.68 | 6.605% | $161.6985 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.79 | 6.862% | $197.4703 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.36 | $793.5308 | $793.53 | $793.55 | $793.50 | |