| 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 | $178.26 | 6.178% | $189.2729 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.75 | 3.858% | $212.6493 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.85 | 9.411% | $249.293 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.43 | 13.554% | $257.1203 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.47 | 9.400% | $263.0742 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.51 | 7.413% | $263.7097 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 13.542% | $243.2864 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,537.54 | $1,678.4058 | $1,678.40 | $1,678.35 | $1,678.40 | |