| 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 | $170.90 | 3.277% | $176.5004 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.56 | 13.825% | $161.1307 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.70 | 13.773% | $176.0068 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.34 | 11.282% | $220.7167 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 7.855% | $269.9611 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.71 | 12.565% | $40.197 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.97 | 7.402% | $167.5149 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.48 | $1,212.0276 | $1,212.03 | $1,212.00 | $1,212.00 | |