| 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 | $173.32 | 5.344% | $182.5822 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.45 | 9.487% | $268.7358 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.98 | 8.320% | $102.8823 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.73 | 3.477% | $224.2657 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.81 | 9.412% | $36.9922 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.83 | 11.333% | $200.2101 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.92 | 11.155% | $158.8627 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.04 | $1,174.5310 | $1,174.53 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.60 | |