| 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 | $170.98 | 3.143% | $176.3539 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.65 | 8.785% | $207.3986 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.44 | 5.109% | $162.3303 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.66 | 10.804% | $187.9901 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.37 | 4.290% | $99.4614 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.44 | 10.393% | $61.2019 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.45 | 4.578% | $122.8269 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.99 | $1,017.5631 | $1,017.56 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.60 | |