| 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 | $169.33 | 5.812% | $179.1715 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.25 | 7.255% | $20.6466 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.71 | 3.443% | $28.6641 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 9.395% | $114.2303 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.99 | 11.821% | $249.3496 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.65 | 10.473% | $6.2417 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.34 | 10.705% | $7.0187 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.69 | $605.3225 | $605.32 | $605.30 | $605.20 | |