| 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 | $170.84 | 3.698% | $177.1577 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.98 | 12.161% | $261.3127 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.41 | 10.457% | $140.7333 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.97 | 12.694% | $251.2738 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.86 | 12.108% | $111.951 | $111.95 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.56 | 12.357% | $68.0434 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.52 | 11.381% | $238.9345 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.14 | $1,249.4064 | $1,249.39 | $1,249.40 | $1,249.40 | |