| 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 | $171.44 | 3.394% | $177.2587 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.55 | 8.649% | $235.2794 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 8.347% | $240.3895 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.67 | 12.317% | $216.4012 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.75 | 7.865% | $160.4492 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.97 | 13.472% | $15.852 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.51 | 12.872% | $239.8643 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.76 | $1,285.4943 | $1,285.49 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.60 | |