| 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 | $173.27 | 3.224% | $178.8562 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.60 | 5.450% | $226.2957 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 12.837% | $242.261 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.86 | 6.583% | $37.1548 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.71 | 4.382% | $148.9636 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.44 | 11.689% | $150.1547 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.27 | 10.364% | $233.166 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.85 | $1,216.8520 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.80 | $1,217.10 | |