| 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 | $172.26 | 5.357% | $181.488 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.69 | 6.475% | $11.3822 | $11.38 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.59 | 11.676% | $144.7209 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.48 | 12.607% | $261.7888 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.50 | 9.213% | $201.498 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 4.143% | $32.9925 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.33 | 11.386% | $21.5309 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.53 | $855.4013 | $855.40 | $855.45 | $855.40 | |