| 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 | $167.69 | 5.252% | $176.4971 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.28 | 12.480% | $55.4301 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.74 | 7.158% | $20.0814 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 4.314% | $251.1464 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.43 | 11.261% | $274.1805 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 3.865% | $47.6948 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 3.870% | $113.5507 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.14 | $938.5810 | $938.58 | $938.65 | $938.60 | |