| 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 | $165.63 | 5.834% | $175.2929 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.85 | 12.552% | $240.6925 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.54 | 9.185% | $197.1226 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 3.510% | $50.5646 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.87 | 9.446% | $259.2447 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 7.539% | $91.2361 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.46 | 3.352% | $74.8889 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.04 | $1,089.0423 | $1,089.03 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.00 | |