| 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 | $164.64 | 8.704% | $178.9703 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.38 | 7.800% | $70.4796 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.77 | 10.264% | $158.5266 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.32 | 11.842% | $39.5026 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.74 | 5.448% | $49.2864 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.25 | 3.381% | $178.0738 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.82 | 12.685% | $273.6217 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.92 | $948.4610 | $948.46 | $948.45 | $948.50 | |