| 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 | $173.84 | 3.264% | $179.5141 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.90 | 8.374% | $69.251 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.93 | 10.348% | $98.1325 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.34 | 10.570% | $61.1894 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.39 | 8.150% | $54.4968 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.55 | 5.363% | $181.8039 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.40 | 3.756% | $169.5373 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.35 | $813.9250 | $813.92 | $813.95 | $813.90 | |