| 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 | $173.55 | 3.403% | $179.4559 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.95 | 9.764% | $239.2306 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.68 | 4.836% | $57.3243 | $57.32 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.61 | 3.680% | $109.4964 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.52 | 9.568% | $187.931 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.73 | 11.419% | $50.9519 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.42 | 5.757% | $236.2823 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.46 | $1,060.6724 | $1,060.67 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 | |