| 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 | $171.58 | 3.210% | $177.0877 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.44 | 4.684% | $187.845 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.93 | 5.744% | $194.4949 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.81 | 8.482% | $238.4543 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.95 | 12.302% | $124.5991 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.71 | 8.542% | $140.7898 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.85 | 7.297% | $114.6468 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.27 | $1,177.9176 | $1,177.92 | $1,177.95 | $1,177.90 | |