| 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 | $167.26 | 5.699% | $176.7921 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.78 | 10.388% | $276.831 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.94 | 8.137% | $255.1384 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.81 | 8.766% | $98.7704 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.53 | 11.634% | $136.7851 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 5.470% | $263.4641 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.82 | 4.450% | $10.257 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.94 | $1,218.0381 | $1,218.04 | $1,218.05 | $1,218.10 | |