| 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 | $174.91 | 3.145% | $180.4109 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.65 | 5.320% | $208.165 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.45 | 3.142% | $128.3602 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.32 | 8.701% | $190.5746 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.71 | 10.765% | $237.8235 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.99 | 5.217% | $184.1192 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.47 | 13.389% | $69.7002 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.50 | $1,199.1536 | $1,199.15 | $1,199.05 | $1,199.20 | |