| 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 | $171.85 | 3.715% | $178.2342 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.63 | 6.401% | $88.9832 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.81 | 5.489% | $60.9832 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.91 | 7.313% | $110.4358 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.34 | 12.452% | $149.9435 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.92 | 13.638% | $163.5478 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.70 | 11.509% | $179.195 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.16 | $931.3227 | $931.32 | $931.40 | $931.20 | |