| 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 | $167.33 | 4.756% | $175.2882 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.60 | 10.873% | $198.0192 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.40 | 6.449% | $67.4887 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.84 | 10.115% | $20.7457 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.95 | 10.776% | $188.2638 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.76 | 3.705% | $99.3079 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.48 | 9.687% | $50.9825 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.36 | $800.0960 | $800.10 | $800.10 | $800.10 | |