| 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 | $170.27 | 3.748% | $176.6517 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.75 | 13.683% | $171.3771 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.52 | 12.133% | $240.5477 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.34 | 5.540% | $180.8322 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.91 | 11.631% | $235.4409 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.32 | 4.368% | $68.1732 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.42 | 10.207% | $186.7127 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.53 | $1,259.7355 | $1,259.73 | $1,259.75 | $1,259.70 | |