| 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 | $169.53 | 5.690% | $179.1763 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.36 | 9.760% | $156.2543 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.98 | 11.255% | $98.9947 | $98.99 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.56 | 12.153% | $89.2289 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.50 | 8.122% | $221.1095 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.37 | 9.277% | $269.2257 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 7.279% | $246.3662 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.95 | $1,260.3556 | $1,260.36 | $1,260.40 | $1,260.40 | |