| 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 | $171.57 | 3.267% | $177.1752 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.97 | 7.186% | $55.7046 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 5.845% | $261.977 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.39 | 8.735% | $155.9151 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.40 | 11.194% | $277.3178 | $277.32 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.38 | 7.851% | $48.9428 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 13.119% | $231.4415 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.82 | $1,208.4740 | $1,208.48 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.40 | |