| 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 | $169.83 | 6.277% | $180.4902 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.53 | 7.200% | $190.3122 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.48 | 3.642% | $154.9241 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.26 | 7.272% | $14.2243 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.52 | 12.745% | $40.047 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.46 | 5.836% | $5.7786 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.38 | 8.382% | $259.4448 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.46 | $845.2212 | $845.21 | $845.20 | $845.10 | |