| 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 | $158.78 | 12.723% | $178.9816 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.37 | 12.187% | $53.143 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.79 | 5.778% | $170.0804 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.92 | 6.636% | $64.9627 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.68 | 6.620% | $236.3552 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.52 | 7.568% | $54.3434 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 12.641% | $21.2891 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.96 | $779.1554 | $779.15 | $779.20 | $779.20 | |