| 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 | $170.83 | 4.444% | $178.4217 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.66 | 10.802% | $155.8541 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.48 | 3.381% | $84.2348 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.88 | 6.538% | $157.5484 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 10.749% | $254.1468 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.96 | 8.202% | $243.4112 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 7.704% | $10.5335 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.07 | $1,084.1505 | $1,084.14 | $1,084.15 | $1,084.00 | |