| 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 | $170.77 | 4.555% | $178.5486 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.60 | 8.584% | $79.9178 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.80 | 5.184% | $147.0472 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.40 | 5.471% | $78.4704 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.30 | 10.119% | $84.0208 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.38 | 10.760% | $161.0229 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.84 | 4.489% | $160.7459 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.09 | $889.7736 | $889.78 | $889.70 | $889.60 | |