| 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 | $159.98 | 10.301% | $176.4595 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.35 | 9.516% | $97.8525 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.36 | 12.185% | $247.2109 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.25 | 13.258% | $275.5001 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.80 | 8.214% | $74.4512 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.48 | 7.179% | $63.7501 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 5.612% | $169.4861 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.70 | $1,104.7104 | $1,104.71 | $1,104.70 | $1,104.90 | |