| 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 | $168.35 | 5.845% | $178.1901 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.46 | 5.122% | $174.9861 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.96 | 8.788% | $32.5929 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.72 | 11.707% | $123.682 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.57 | 3.572% | $25.4476 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.53 | 11.636% | $78.7369 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.81 | 9.418% | $271.1487 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.40 | $884.7843 | $884.79 | $884.85 | $884.70 | |