| 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 | $170.74 | 3.765% | $177.1684 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.42 | 4.251% | $203.7273 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.75 | 9.149% | $174.3655 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.80 | 10.405% | $167.5948 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.47 | 5.516% | $229.4656 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 9.650% | $138.9266 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.85 | 13.557% | $215.588 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.73 | $1,306.8362 | $1,306.85 | $1,306.85 | $1,306.90 | |