| 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 | $159.75 | 8.668% | $173.5971 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.84 | 5.631% | $178.3474 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 3.489% | $224.8816 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.45 | 11.298% | $243.1305 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.99 | 3.433% | $85.839 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.63 | 10.404% | $214.8793 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.85 | 3.108% | $195.7505 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.81 | $1,316.4254 | $1,316.43 | $1,316.50 | $1,316.40 | |