| 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 | $170.70 | 5.362% | $179.8529 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.88 | 6.730% | $252.822 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.70 | 8.534% | $128.8299 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.92 | 3.781% | $10.2951 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.91 | 8.664% | $69.4472 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.75 | 5.826% | $145.7753 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.28 | 11.112% | $105.8675 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.14 | $892.8899 | $892.90 | $892.90 | $892.90 | |