| 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 | $170.33 | 5.200% | $179.1872 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.26 | 13.445% | $36.5974 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.41 | 3.259% | $170.8007 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.76 | 8.806% | $243.4643 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.38 | 8.119% | $33.9277 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.81 | 5.546% | $239.3889 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.60 | 4.157% | $21.4563 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.55 | $924.8225 | $924.83 | $924.85 | $924.90 | |