| 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 | $172.88 | 3.556% | $179.0276 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.67 | 8.217% | $165.2149 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.52 | 8.112% | $10.2923 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 5.164% | $88.0959 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.39 | 5.428% | $202.8329 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.75 | 13.469% | $188.0749 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.35 | 7.430% | $186.2299 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.33 | $1,019.7684 | $1,019.76 | $1,019.80 | $1,019.70 | |