| 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 | $171.90 | 4.226% | $179.1645 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 10.659% | $159.7584 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.51 | 4.400% | $45.4244 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.34 | 7.157% | $94.6625 | $94.66 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 12.171% | $221.9415 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.52 | 6.677% | $200.0407 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.97 | 9.784% | $187.6977 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.47 | $1,088.6897 | $1,088.68 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.70 | |