| 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 | $171.29 | 4.306% | $178.6657 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.92 | 5.109% | $161.7838 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.73 | 12.523% | $162.8545 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.46 | 4.279% | $186.0963 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.48 | 11.325% | $269.9409 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.49 | 3.815% | $219.5583 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.83 | 10.846% | $218.1782 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.20 | $1,397.0777 | $1,397.08 | $1,397.10 | $1,397.20 | |