| 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 | $168.72 | 5.643% | $178.2409 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.54 | 3.439% | $259.1561 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 4.601% | $74.0993 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.53 | 5.740% | $86.2098 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.75 | 5.473% | $140.0154 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.34 | 11.135% | $268.2132 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.81 | 12.283% | $174.9481 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.53 | $1,180.8828 | $1,180.89 | $1,180.85 | $1,180.80 | |