| 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 | $166.47 | 6.443% | $177.1957 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 4.720% | $49.8677 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.97 | 12.533% | $171.0164 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.61 | 12.418% | $279.4824 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.97 | 12.665% | $243.3226 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.37 | 9.582% | $15.7469 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.57 | 4.205% | $61.0329 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.58 | $997.6646 | $997.67 | $997.65 | $997.60 | |