| 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 | $155.72 | 11.763% | $174.0373 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.44 | 4.214% | $178.6645 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.99 | 6.306% | $203.0338 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.32 | 5.534% | $192.4096 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.66 | 6.453% | $84.8005 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.95 | 13.537% | $130.5108 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 4.863% | $261.0984 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.07 | $1,224.5549 | $1,224.55 | $1,224.55 | $1,224.50 | |