| 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 | $173.74 | 4.224% | $181.0788 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.37 | 11.217% | $39.3375 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 12.373% | $244.7933 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.69 | 12.677% | $45.8483 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.63 | 11.751% | $35.3468 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.39 | 12.467% | $179.2612 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.68 | 13.317% | $153.7485 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.34 | $879.4144 | $879.42 | $879.45 | $879.30 | |