| 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 | $165.27 | 6.853% | $176.596 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.51 | 4.790% | $7.8697 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.66 | 13.803% | $277.2924 | $277.29 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.50 | 9.858% | $168.632 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.77 | 5.495% | $126.3514 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.81 | 12.346% | $184.034 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.28 | 8.762% | $160.1847 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.80 | $1,100.9602 | $1,100.95 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.00 | |