| 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 | $173.71 | 3.201% | $179.2705 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.35 | 7.849% | $76.9503 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.52 | 13.526% | $47.136 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.57 | 7.402% | $176.7515 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 3.395% | $222.1959 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.69 | 12.276% | $271.3599 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.70 | 11.706% | $235.3645 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.44 | $1,209.0286 | $1,209.03 | $1,209.00 | $1,209.20 | |