| 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 | $172.30 | 4.500% | $180.0535 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.58 | 5.798% | $65.1504 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.54 | 10.581% | $143.2466 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.66 | 13.230% | $81.1406 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.91 | 8.657% | $39.0187 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.41 | 8.417% | $49.2322 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.35 | 9.566% | $124.1931 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.75 | $682.0351 | $682.03 | $682.05 | $682.00 | |