| 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 | $167.27 | 6.641% | $178.3784 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.37 | 13.554% | $272.9497 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.96 | 10.593% | $210.0825 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.96 | 12.780% | $275.1381 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.53 | 8.225% | $191.0496 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.99 | 11.366% | $169.2652 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.55 | 5.271% | $132.1677 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.63 | $1,429.0312 | $1,429.04 | $1,429.05 | $1,429.00 | |