| 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 | $36.51 | 4.583% | $38.1833 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.53 | 3.314% | $181.3471 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.84 | 10.832% | $199.3203 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.95 | 9.797% | $184.4041 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.47 | 13.193% | $278.9868 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.95 | 3.192% | $73.2147 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.56 | 13.484% | $193.5583 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.81 | $1,149.0146 | $1,149.01 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.00 | |