| 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 | $166.55 | 6.450% | $177.2925 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.46 | 7.306% | $170.0371 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.80 | 10.171% | $29.5258 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 6.629% | $75.0775 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.90 | 11.770% | $249.1353 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.25 | 8.200% | $120.3725 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.66 | 4.522% | $5.9159 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.03 | $827.3566 | $827.37 | $827.40 | $827.30 | |