| 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 | $167.53 | 4.185% | $174.5411 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.83 | 13.790% | $175.0432 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.89 | 5.873% | $79.2883 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.97 | 12.407% | $168.5768 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.26 | 7.217% | $258.6717 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.97 | 12.219% | $180.6389 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 12.666% | $87.0458 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.71 | $1,123.8058 | $1,123.81 | $1,123.85 | $1,123.70 | |