| 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 | $173.42 | 5.720% | $183.3396 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 13.848% | $55.5237 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.61 | 11.834% | $78.966 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.27 | 4.457% | $98.4716 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.51 | 4.356% | $260.3787 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.73 | 3.646% | $104.4026 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.53 | 3.758% | $135.4353 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.84 | $916.5175 | $916.52 | $916.50 | $916.50 | |