| 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 | $170.50 | 5.267% | $179.4802 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.59 | 5.223% | $30.0833 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.25 | 7.819% | $34.7716 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.26 | 12.467% | $188.1123 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.53 | 10.107% | $227.404 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.53 | 4.288% | $79.8116 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.28 | 11.480% | $221.0425 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.94 | $960.7055 | $960.69 | $960.70 | $960.70 | |