| 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 | $172.28 | 4.375% | $179.8173 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.91 | 6.311% | $243.3565 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.48 | 9.223% | $19.0922 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.64 | 4.638% | $115.7715 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 11.373% | $255.3449 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.98 | 8.178% | $184.9627 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.98 | 13.507% | $166.8326 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.54 | $1,165.1777 | $1,165.17 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.20 | |