| 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 | $172.71 | 3.649% | $179.0122 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 8.450% | $56.7844 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.91 | 3.350% | $256.215 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.76 | 13.163% | $34.8089 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.30 | 10.172% | $176.6057 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 3.387% | $259.4083 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.91 | 13.750% | $27.1976 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.86 | $990.0321 | $990.04 | $990.00 | $990.00 | |