| 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 | $162.88 | 8.276% | $176.3599 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.79 | 5.623% | $94.8389 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.82 | 10.524% | $76.0626 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.46 | 6.748% | $83.7545 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.78 | 7.134% | $235.4591 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.30 | 4.285% | $240.1684 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.38 | 3.407% | $258.9104 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.41 | $1,165.5538 | $1,165.55 | $1,165.50 | $1,165.70 | |