| 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 | $170.35 | 5.513% | $179.7414 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.76 | 9.691% | $120.3968 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.26 | 11.259% | $241.7213 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.27 | 13.707% | $24.1855 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.65 | 10.660% | $106.9529 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.86 | 9.343% | $69.8264 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.60 | 12.217% | $76.9809 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.75 | $819.8052 | $819.81 | $819.85 | $819.80 | |