| 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 | $169.96 | 3.713% | $176.2706 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.43 | 7.698% | $46.7732 | $46.77 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.83 | 9.443% | $149.7509 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.26 | 13.861% | $48.1177 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.88 | 10.436% | $48.4593 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.47 | 7.324% | $60.6059 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.55 | 11.715% | $97.8065 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.38 | $627.7841 | $627.79 | $627.70 | $627.90 | |