| 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 | $174.96 | 3.573% | $181.2113 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.92 | 13.119% | $143.5706 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.88 | 11.523% | $24.4012 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.97 | 12.740% | $192.7516 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.88 | 5.701% | $260.9546 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.73 | 4.422% | $234.6676 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 8.150% | $177.1064 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.10 | $1,214.6633 | $1,214.66 | $1,214.60 | $1,214.80 | |