| 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 | $171.41 | 4.512% | $179.144 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.85 | 5.774% | $136.2898 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.50 | 9.743% | $49.9331 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.42 | 9.848% | $60.8778 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.63 | 5.766% | $88.4521 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.67 | 5.683% | $262.8019 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.27 | 9.637% | $95.6802 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.75 | $873.1789 | $873.17 | $873.25 | $873.20 | |