| 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 | $169.51 | 5.805% | $179.3501 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.93 | 10.533% | $28.6612 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.67 | 3.123% | $241.9987 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 12.572% | $185.0684 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.85 | 13.189% | $141.3165 | $141.32 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.25 | 9.605% | $93.4383 | $93.44 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.53 | 5.554% | $33.2812 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.14 | $903.1144 | $903.12 | $903.10 | $903.20 | |