| 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 | $169.37 | 5.337% | $178.4093 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.45 | 4.790% | $115.7406 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.29 | 11.472% | $188.7109 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.70 | 9.870% | $198.5351 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.89 | 8.704% | $68.3639 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.68 | 9.373% | $253.3954 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.30 | 11.842% | $250.8616 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.68 | $1,254.0168 | $1,254.02 | $1,254.00 | $1,254.00 | |