| 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 | $166.45 | 3.445% | $172.1842 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.96 | 3.193% | $229.0472 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.87 | 3.541% | $17.4674 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.53 | 9.203% | $252.8377 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.60 | 10.752% | $202.2332 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.69 | 11.552% | $78.8561 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.43 | 6.504% | $193.2302 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.53 | $1,145.8560 | $1,145.86 | $1,145.90 | $1,145.80 | |