| 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 | $171.77 | 4.462% | $179.4344 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.81 | 7.840% | $61.2639 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.83 | 10.146% | $141.9011 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.50 | 5.627% | $58.623 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.44 | 13.712% | $218.8274 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.78 | 11.278% | $195.6045 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.48 | 10.790% | $115.7534 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.61 | $971.4077 | $971.39 | $971.40 | $971.40 | |