| 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 | $170.41 | 3.216% | $175.8904 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.80 | 9.750% | $273.058 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 12.714% | $59.2988 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 13.493% | $16.4565 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.32 | 9.591% | $138.4354 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.77 | 4.362% | $204.3095 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 7.342% | $257.5457 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.34 | $1,124.9943 | $1,125.01 | $1,125.00 | $1,125.00 | |