| 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 | $170.90 | 4.465% | $178.5307 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.80 | 4.593% | $91.8327 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.90 | 13.662% | $89.6793 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.86 | 9.318% | $71.9968 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.53 | 5.555% | $180.0029 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.30 | 8.859% | $35.1615 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 5.605% | $166.5496 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.00 | $813.7535 | $813.75 | $813.80 | $813.70 | |