| 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 | $177.48 | 3.755% | $184.1444 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.41 | 3.636% | $177.6425 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.44 | 13.199% | $169.1646 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.38 | 7.755% | $256.8664 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.67 | 12.378% | $200.7858 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.66 | 4.829% | $36.3337 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.75 | 6.583% | $259.7961 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.79 | $1,284.7335 | $1,284.73 | $1,284.75 | $1,284.70 | |