| 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 | $160.65 | 6.435% | $170.9878 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.29 | 4.386% | $49.3641 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 9.249% | $5.8448 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.79 | 8.226% | $112.3278 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.92 | 11.281% | $245.842 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.74 | 13.210% | $184.238 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.40 | 3.762% | $62.6722 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.14 | $831.2767 | $831.27 | $831.30 | $831.20 | |