| 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 | $157.45 | 13.510% | $178.7215 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.50 | 5.430% | $103.8486 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.72 | 9.566% | $23.7977 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 10.795% | $20.7962 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.31 | 12.844% | $281.3314 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.70 | 6.547% | $6.0732 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.43 | 5.554% | $229.5061 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.88 | $844.0747 | $844.08 | $844.05 | $844.00 | |