| 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 | $170.78 | 3.760% | $177.2013 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.83 | 4.111% | $180.9762 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.77 | 12.741% | $60.6208 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.32 | 11.363% | $193.0144 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.34 | 4.225% | $168.1566 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.28 | 12.375% | $44.1409 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.85 | 9.676% | $254.2838 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.17 | $1,078.3940 | $1,078.39 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 | |