| 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 | $168.52 | 3.367% | $174.1941 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.74 | 12.511% | $175.2246 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.61 | 11.765% | $137.0351 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.79 | 13.797% | $40.7279 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.60 | 4.225% | $82.9631 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.74 | 6.662% | $182.1147 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 9.693% | $254.038 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.59 | $1,046.2975 | $1,046.29 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.20 | |