| 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 | $170.72 | 5.108% | $179.4404 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.88 | 12.797% | $82.2065 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.97 | 11.418% | $151.4951 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.41 | 12.683% | $244.9841 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.78 | 11.456% | $224.8959 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.72 | 5.116% | $197.3238 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.72 | 10.695% | $58.3584 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.20 | $1,138.7042 | $1,138.71 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.70 | |