| 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 | $171.62 | 3.396% | $177.4482 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.81 | 12.823% | $203.9953 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.86 | 13.244% | $198.0185 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.83 | 13.454% | $108.723 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.77 | 8.802% | $235.8501 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.80 | 5.164% | $173.3103 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.53 | 3.443% | $188.8145 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.22 | $1,286.1599 | $1,286.16 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.10 | |