| 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 | $168.56 | 6.222% | $179.0478 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.49 | 4.863% | $35.1186 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.42 | 8.102% | $210.1719 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.70 | 8.230% | $89.5062 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.86 | 5.161% | $250.136 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 12.424% | $16.7287 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.41 | 6.618% | $137.9744 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.32 | $918.6836 | $918.69 | $918.65 | $918.60 | |