| 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 | $172.72 | 4.280% | $180.1124 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.66 | 6.225% | $99.4903 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.52 | 7.180% | $69.1525 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 13.156% | $281.634 | $281.63 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.73 | 9.760% | $129.2204 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.79 | 5.334% | $39.8057 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.99 | 10.810% | $198.3388 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.30 | $997.7541 | $997.75 | $997.75 | $997.70 | |