| 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 | $159.31 | 10.333% | $175.7715 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.63 | 11.365% | $278.0004 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.30 | 13.136% | $225.48 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.86 | 6.267% | $184.7558 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.86 | 11.605% | $122.6093 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 6.153% | $17.4516 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.43 | 7.181% | $241.6181 | $241.62 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.83 | $1,245.6867 | $1,245.69 | $1,245.65 | $1,245.80 | |