| 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 | $173.95 | 3.571% | $180.1618 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.54 | 6.701% | $85.937 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 13.660% | $265.8394 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.41 | 6.803% | $219.384 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.68 | 11.404% | $268.1271 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.31 | 4.478% | $101.6675 | $101.67 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.71 | 8.756% | $147.5928 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.49 | $1,268.7096 | $1,268.71 | $1,268.75 | $1,268.70 | |