| 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 | $179.31 | 3.780% | $186.0879 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.92 | 3.386% | $186.0121 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.78 | 12.755% | $198.2007 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.96 | 10.764% | $275.7581 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.44 | 9.460% | $164.6716 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 11.866% | $268.8811 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.72 | 8.370% | $156.8331 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.49 | $1,436.4446 | $1,436.44 | $1,436.45 | $1,436.50 | |