| 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 | $168.34 | 3.201% | $173.7286 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.95 | 9.117% | $42.5011 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.66 | 6.376% | $186.8601 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.37 | 4.474% | $261.5716 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.82 | 9.826% | $146.9692 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 11.635% | $24.4257 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 10.753% | $252.0295 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.58 | $1,088.0858 | $1,088.09 | $1,088.10 | $1,088.10 | |