| 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 | $170.88 | 4.338% | $178.2928 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.38 | 6.667% | $257.4728 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.51 | 3.182% | $126.4083 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.29 | 13.849% | $255.3519 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.68 | 5.477% | $125.1801 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.51 | 11.761% | $273.2668 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.53 | 13.630% | $83.5521 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.78 | $1,299.5248 | $1,299.52 | $1,299.50 | $1,299.70 | |