| 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 | $170.78 | 6.159% | $181.2983 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.87 | 5.330% | $108.353 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.48 | 12.671% | $110.9584 | $110.96 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.37 | 5.790% | $70.2128 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.66 | 11.431% | $15.2215 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.98 | 3.377% | $7.2157 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.27 | 9.656% | $95.6968 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.41 | $588.9565 | $588.96 | $588.90 | $589.00 | |