| 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 | $165.33 | 5.178% | $173.8908 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.68 | 13.351% | $246.7425 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.80 | 9.119% | $264.9409 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 8.416% | $156.9538 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.88 | 4.187% | $74.8896 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.91 | 9.217% | $110.2109 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.84 | 7.582% | $250.4939 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.21 | $1,278.1224 | $1,278.11 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.10 | |