| 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 | $167.53 | 6.420% | $178.2854 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.64 | 12.457% | $51.3254 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.77 | 7.710% | $13.7546 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.47 | 4.228% | $23.42 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.79 | 10.535% | $248.4716 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.95 | 12.844% | $27.0261 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.97 | 9.222% | $34.9183 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.12 | $577.2014 | $577.21 | $577.20 | $577.20 | |