| 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 | $170.95 | 3.832% | $177.5008 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.58 | 12.482% | $145.7542 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.33 | 13.546% | $20.813 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 8.651% | $193.0728 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.55 | 12.306% | $121.9082 | $121.91 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.25 | 6.731% | $183.8441 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 3.565% | $236.6253 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.84 | $1,079.5184 | $1,079.51 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 | |