| 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 | $170.75 | 4.429% | $178.3125 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.95 | 6.149% | $161.2934 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.36 | 5.140% | $75.0279 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.30 | 10.763% | $77.8664 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.34 | 3.501% | $257.0344 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.90 | 9.651% | $257.5702 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.98 | 10.854% | $79.7927 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.58 | $1,086.8975 | $1,086.89 | $1,086.90 | $1,086.90 | |