| 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 | $169.59 | 5.548% | $178.9989 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.44 | 9.699% | $273.6332 | $273.63 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.95 | 10.311% | $44.0692 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.48 | 8.727% | $40.7509 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.88 | 7.431% | $262.0027 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.62 | 8.853% | $50.7473 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.97 | 6.325% | $43.5614 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.93 | $893.7636 | $893.76 | $893.75 | $893.80 | |