| 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 | $172.54 | 3.515% | $178.6048 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 10.325% | $8.7157 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 8.227% | $250.4373 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.86 | 4.774% | $239.7858 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.25 | 9.253% | $64.7324 | $64.73 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.70 | 4.819% | $151.6731 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.58 | 6.495% | $102.8529 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.23 | $996.8020 | $996.80 | $996.80 | $996.80 | |