| 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 | $21.77 | 9.287% | $23.7918 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.66 | 4.786% | $84.5204 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.63 | 4.582% | $178.4483 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 3.132% | $164.4337 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.46 | 10.576% | $179.6418 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.33 | 4.517% | $132.0363 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.63 | 8.568% | $143.9937 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.92 | $906.8660 | $906.86 | $906.90 | $906.70 | |