| 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 | $176.83 | 5.171% | $185.9739 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 10.694% | $244.2684 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.51 | 12.850% | $79.5705 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 13.219% | $200.7939 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.53 | 10.521% | $160.8412 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.30 | 8.472% | $267.1665 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 3.715% | $257.7525 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.71 | $1,396.3669 | $1,396.36 | $1,396.30 | $1,396.50 | |