| 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 | $170.98 | 3.781% | $177.4448 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.34 | 6.629% | $253.0733 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.79 | 13.743% | $196.5365 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.73 | 10.721% | $245.5017 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.73 | 13.276% | $8.7562 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.46 | 7.272% | $193.5831 | $193.58 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.52 | 9.143% | $194.8421 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.55 | $1,269.7377 | $1,269.73 | $1,269.75 | $1,269.70 | |