| 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 | $170.78 | 4.320% | $178.1577 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.96 | 12.558% | $205.9361 | $205.94 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 9.251% | $199.831 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.49 | 8.552% | $159.0178 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.90 | 12.576% | $147.362 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.59 | 13.207% | $44.8187 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.95 | 9.255% | $33.8144 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.58 | $968.9377 | $968.94 | $968.90 | $968.90 | |