| 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 | $168.52 | 3.270% | $174.0306 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.97 | 8.598% | $233.4531 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.31 | 13.653% | $117.4149 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.53 | 9.848% | $225.7706 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.42 | 6.282% | $28.0797 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 12.633% | $278.1697 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.33 | 9.563% | $22.2742 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.05 | $1,079.1928 | $1,079.18 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.30 | |