| 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 | $159.44 | 11.805% | $178.2619 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.31 | 12.234% | $277.5659 | $277.57 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.25 | 7.292% | $43.185 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.72 | 4.271% | $43.5019 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.86 | 9.232% | $73.0325 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.85 | 6.140% | $148.4368 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.54 | 10.698% | $189.8913 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.97 | $953.8753 | $953.88 | $953.90 | $953.90 | |