| 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 | $166.59 | 4.734% | $174.4764 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 4.648% | $81.8871 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.65 | 11.804% | $138.2456 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.62 | 11.630% | $82.182 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.52 | 12.775% | $281.3962 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.55 | 8.850% | $229.1837 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 7.185% | $243.7065 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.55 | $1,231.0775 | $1,231.09 | $1,231.15 | $1,231.10 | |