| 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 | $171.43 | 3.700% | $177.7729 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 11.543% | $151.2635 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.80 | 9.504% | $269.1608 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.95 | 6.437% | $49.9722 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 10.316% | $70.4699 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 5.703% | $113.9056 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.37 | 12.638% | $70.2523 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.80 | $902.7972 | $902.79 | $902.70 | $903.00 | |