| 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 | $163.77 | 4.140% | $170.5501 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.44 | 9.757% | $218.8994 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.69 | 3.623% | $38.0193 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.81 | 5.315% | $100.9023 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.28 | 13.606% | $250.2513 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.71 | 7.742% | $147.2941 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.63 | 10.379% | $247.9443 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.33 | $1,173.8608 | $1,173.85 | $1,173.85 | $1,173.90 | |