| 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 | $171.82 | 5.798% | $181.7821 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.66 | 10.365% | $174.0015 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.38 | 8.707% | $251.5263 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.41 | 13.801% | $157.512 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.58 | 3.153% | $84.1522 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 7.483% | $77.162 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.61 | 5.188% | $174.2018 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.25 | $1,100.3379 | $1,100.33 | $1,100.35 | $1,100.40 | |