| 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 | $175.65 | 5.743% | $185.7376 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.42 | 3.545% | $236.5175 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.45 | 13.543% | $258.2536 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.87 | 3.679% | $190.6346 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.82 | 13.150% | $21.2948 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 10.212% | $178.2459 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 12.567% | $208.6542 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.30 | $1,279.3382 | $1,279.33 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.30 | |