| 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 | $172.66 | 4.485% | $180.4038 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.42 | 11.386% | $261.1111 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 8.780% | $174.7333 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.99 | 13.848% | $149.1295 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.41 | 5.181% | $205.5342 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.29 | 6.287% | $173.556 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.55 | 6.296% | $146.2101 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.95 | $1,290.6780 | $1,290.67 | $1,290.70 | $1,290.60 | |