| 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 | $171.70 | 4.547% | $179.5072 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.43 | 12.416% | $271.4059 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.94 | 9.468% | $203.5448 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.93 | 8.843% | $235.0247 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.68 | 13.134% | $92.4079 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.46 | 3.577% | $126.8404 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.59 | 9.521% | $54.3115 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.73 | $1,163.0424 | $1,163.04 | $1,163.00 | $1,162.90 | |