| 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 | $173.96 | 8.282% | $188.3674 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.63 | 12.593% | $177.4803 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.45 | 3.479% | $179.4843 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 13.305% | $200.0966 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.38 | 3.864% | $129.186 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.54 | 5.619% | $186.4598 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.59 | 3.749% | $195.6602 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.15 | $1,256.7346 | $1,256.74 | $1,256.75 | $1,256.90 | |