| 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 | $169.54 | 5.272% | $178.4781 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.25 | 4.114% | $98.1274 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.97 | 11.531% | $254.2572 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.40 | 6.122% | $89.567 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.81 | 5.862% | $186.116 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.96 | 7.464% | $194.4669 | $194.47 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.68 | 4.232% | $8.005 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.61 | $1,009.0176 | $1,009.04 | $1,009.00 | $1,009.10 | |