| 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 | $169.86 | 4.528% | $177.5513 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.35 | 12.805% | $175.2426 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.58 | 12.495% | $13.0269 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.32 | 13.336% | $242.9017 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.75 | 8.126% | $19.1924 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.69 | 8.254% | $132.8168 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.96 | 13.871% | $26.1448 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.51 | $786.8765 | $786.87 | $786.90 | $786.80 | |