| 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 | $155.55 | 13.824% | $177.0532 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 3.684% | $42.2512 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.81 | 5.860% | $231.6323 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.68 | 7.700% | $247.3654 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.43 | 9.695% | $66.2887 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.74 | 10.176% | $183.7075 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.30 | 6.233% | $79.9934 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.26 | $1,028.2917 | $1,028.29 | $1,028.30 | $1,028.40 | |