| 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 | $159.94 | 6.718% | $170.6848 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.60 | 6.482% | $204.0195 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.82 | 10.501% | $274.9486 | $274.95 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.66 | 3.154% | $86.2986 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.52 | 5.616% | $63.9188 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.38 | 10.166% | $89.6531 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.41 | 5.773% | $119.9572 | $119.96 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.33 | $1,009.4806 | $1,009.48 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.50 | |