| 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 | $174.74 | 3.287% | $180.4837 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.71 | 12.454% | $203.2156 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.29 | 5.861% | $215.2048 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.34 | 12.249% | $84.5684 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 9.661% | $130.025 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 13.784% | $185.0697 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.51 | 11.512% | $158.9158 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.81 | $1,157.4830 | $1,157.49 | $1,157.45 | $1,157.50 | |