| 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 | $170.25 | 5.198% | $179.0996 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.65 | 9.225% | $56.4147 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 11.308% | $229.9178 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 8.273% | $137.864 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.33 | 13.590% | $131.0033 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.73 | 13.474% | $71.1822 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 9.470% | $186.7887 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.48 | $992.2703 | $992.26 | $992.25 | $992.30 | |