| 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 | $170.55 | 4.480% | $178.1906 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.80 | 3.311% | $138.2301 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.79 | 9.674% | $140.1524 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.55 | 11.674% | $25.1825 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 9.727% | $259.2739 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.76 | 13.616% | $238.3209 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.25 | 12.422% | $280.2118 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.99 | $1,259.5622 | $1,259.55 | $1,259.55 | $1,259.60 | |