| 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 | $171.31 | 4.734% | $179.4198 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 3.108% | $147.2382 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 8.376% | $216.1668 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.45 | 13.503% | $116.2838 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.61 | 13.428% | $118.657 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.66 | 9.245% | $247.6147 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.42 | 9.669% | $258.1828 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.71 | $1,283.5631 | $1,283.56 | $1,283.55 | $1,283.60 | |