| 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 | $171.93 | 4.394% | $179.4846 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.83 | 4.161% | $235.2268 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.81 | 5.630% | $105.4293 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.29 | 8.118% | $55.4537 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 8.681% | $166.7927 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.33 | 3.809% | $257.7889 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.78 | 9.854% | $212.8751 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.44 | $1,213.0511 | $1,213.05 | $1,213.15 | $1,213.10 | |