| 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 | $167.62 | 5.273% | $176.4586 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.64 | 7.451% | $262.8681 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.75 | 3.201% | $177.2477 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.46 | 4.721% | $44.4645 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.27 | 7.790% | $143.6517 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.55 | 9.544% | $23.6067 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.48 | 13.697% | $51.7094 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.77 | $880.0067 | $880.01 | $879.95 | $880.10 | |