| 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 | $170.29 | 4.815% | $178.4895 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.73 | 8.562% | $175.5773 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.56 | 13.684% | $226.8678 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 9.498% | $251.5717 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.39 | 12.845% | $117.7989 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.74 | 8.810% | $257.5968 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.85 | 9.810% | $50.3479 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.31 | $1,258.2499 | $1,258.26 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.30 | |