| 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 | $172.66 | 3.367% | $178.4735 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 7.707% | $87.8351 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.72 | 3.406% | $202.3862 | $202.39 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.50 | 8.456% | $9.2188 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 4.307% | $15.427 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.95 | 4.263% | $39.5678 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.93 | 4.669% | $192.5177 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.10 | $725.4261 | $725.44 | $725.40 | $725.40 | |