| 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 | $174.51 | 3.290% | $180.2514 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.46 | 9.251% | $118.4936 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.36 | 6.135% | $112.8852 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.58 | 11.664% | $126.828 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.70 | 12.585% | $198.9377 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.97 | 13.163% | $160.6575 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.35 | 10.780% | $216.4087 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.93 | $1,114.4621 | $1,114.47 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.50 | |