| 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 | $172.60 | 3.375% | $178.4253 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.98 | 7.596% | $245.2974 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 8.591% | $30.21 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.46 | 6.806% | $250.4173 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.73 | 5.456% | $36.6249 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.70 | 8.220% | $264.8143 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 7.529% | $17.8713 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.91 | $1,023.6605 | $1,023.66 | $1,023.60 | $1,023.60 | |