| 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 | $170.51 | 5.414% | $179.7414 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.63 | 8.580% | $258.0187 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.72 | 7.572% | $242.8115 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.84 | 6.782% | $101.272 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.69 | 9.499% | $201.1387 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.28 | 3.836% | $29.3648 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.36 | 8.666% | $123.1838 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.03 | $1,135.5309 | $1,135.52 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.50 | |