| 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 | $171.31 | 5.327% | $180.4357 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.68 | 3.806% | $246.7261 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.34 | 13.805% | $52.7372 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.92 | 4.239% | $224.0305 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.52 | 5.441% | $139.7304 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.77 | 8.662% | $70.3804 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.36 | 13.732% | $92.5324 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.90 | $1,006.5727 | $1,006.58 | $1,006.70 | $1,006.40 | |