| 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 | $174.56 | 3.561% | $180.7761 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.92 | 5.320% | $178.9597 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.93 | 6.847% | $115.32 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.77 | 4.280% | $38.3438 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.94 | 3.249% | $172.3639 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.72 | 11.606% | $279.8186 | $279.82 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.26 | 6.536% | $249.5712 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.10 | $1,215.1533 | $1,215.15 | $1,215.10 | $1,215.20 | |