| 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 | $171.39 | 3.666% | $177.6732 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.52 | 13.806% | $232.756 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.85 | 4.627% | $261.4106 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.81 | 3.195% | $175.2354 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.26 | 10.181% | $108.2639 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.67 | 3.591% | $43.1664 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.78 | 13.350% | $187.9116 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.28 | $1,186.4171 | $1,186.42 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.50 | |