| 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 | $170.74 | 3.576% | $176.8457 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.74 | 3.238% | $147.3619 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.32 | 9.482% | $20.0571 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 11.312% | $256.6409 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.97 | 5.858% | $58.1901 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.63 | 5.284% | $173.329 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.36 | 11.843% | $177.1146 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.32 | $1,009.5393 | $1,009.54 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.50 | |