| 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 | $170.87 | 4.344% | $178.2926 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.85 | 7.796% | $73.1396 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.89 | 11.839% | $217.963 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.79 | 5.670% | $120.2419 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.42 | 6.328% | $70.6231 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.32 | 12.362% | $117.216 | $117.22 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.52 | 8.743% | $107.1336 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.66 | $884.6098 | $884.60 | $884.60 | $884.50 | |