| 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 | $171.61 | 3.606% | $177.7983 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.86 | 6.331% | $161.4743 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.41 | 10.697% | $252.843 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.28 | 8.837% | $54.7232 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.36 | 3.456% | $146.2454 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.37 | 3.761% | $139.4237 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.29 | 8.184% | $242.6459 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.18 | $1,175.1538 | $1,175.15 | $1,175.10 | $1,175.00 | |