| 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 | $162.97 | 9.863% | $179.0437 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.53 | 6.710% | $141.4228 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.66 | 3.110% | $42.9556 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.81 | 13.757% | $149.9431 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.35 | 4.687% | $117.6158 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.48 | 3.712% | $181.9938 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.85 | 4.656% | $255.2037 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.65 | $1,068.1785 | $1,068.17 | $1,068.15 | $1,068.10 | |