| 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 | $175.25 | 3.398% | $181.205 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.51 | 4.603% | $210.7855 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.33 | 11.707% | $166.8121 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 8.384% | $47.017 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.74 | 11.477% | $61.0225 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 7.821% | $264.7329 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.87 | 8.393% | $264.338 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.61 | $1,195.9130 | $1,195.92 | $1,195.90 | $1,195.80 | |