| 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 | $166.39 | 5.285% | $175.1837 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.62 | 3.751% | $188.4326 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.93 | 10.808% | $242.592 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.69 | 8.722% | $246.4619 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.64 | 3.621% | $41.0754 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.79 | 11.129% | $44.2182 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 6.606% | $241.4839 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.58 | $1,179.4477 | $1,179.44 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.50 | |