| 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 | $161.99 | 8.204% | $175.2797 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.68 | 8.200% | $38.6058 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.61 | 10.321% | $133.0582 | $133.06 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.53 | 10.799% | $141.302 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.26 | 4.193% | $164.8958 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 6.542% | $176.2418 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 12.168% | $270.2351 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.41 | $1,099.6184 | $1,099.63 | $1,099.65 | $1,099.60 | |