| 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 | $171.81 | 3.649% | $178.0793 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.38 | 5.392% | $261.7726 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.45 | 10.718% | $73.5721 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.28 | 11.288% | $196.1785 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.37 | 13.819% | $109.6874 | $109.69 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.29 | 5.283% | $251.9317 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.74 | 12.551% | $205.6757 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.32 | $1,276.8973 | $1,276.90 | $1,276.95 | $1,277.00 | |