| 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 | $171.55 | 3.416% | $177.4101 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.91 | 13.110% | $42.88 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.30 | 10.341% | $265.1494 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.93 | 4.387% | $170.0777 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.75 | 3.311% | $56.5628 | $56.56 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.35 | 8.335% | $235.4661 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 4.190% | $240.2726 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.40 | $1,187.8187 | $1,187.82 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.90 | |