| 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 | $168.38 | 5.568% | $177.7554 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.66 | 11.201% | $108.5989 | $108.60 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.40 | 10.259% | $157.0088 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.71 | 3.220% | $59.5683 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.71 | 12.685% | $199.1257 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.62 | 11.120% | $231.8185 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.91 | 8.575% | $25.9603 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.39 | $959.8359 | $959.85 | $959.80 | $959.90 | |