| 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 | $161.44 | 11.526% | $180.0476 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.77 | 7.418% | $137.248 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.52 | 13.291% | $202.2471 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.46 | 9.749% | $269.3899 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.93 | 4.645% | $87.8285 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.36 | 8.782% | $67.8365 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.69 | 9.149% | $36.7723 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.17 | $981.3699 | $981.38 | $981.40 | $981.20 | |