| 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 | $171.40 | 4.345% | $178.8473 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 5.368% | $165.8387 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.91 | 7.381% | $119.0963 | $119.10 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.31 | 11.283% | $86.0329 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.25 | 3.805% | $254.5818 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.27 | 5.367% | $189.9451 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.40 | 7.143% | $87.2144 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.93 | $1,081.5565 | $1,081.56 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.40 | |