| 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 | $173.35 | 5.543% | $182.9588 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 7.782% | $269.7568 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.46 | 10.188% | $210.9659 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.28 | 7.179% | $164.284 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.74 | 5.801% | $152.0784 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.48 | 12.148% | $91.3782 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.84 | 11.708% | $88.0706 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.43 | $1,159.4927 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.70 | |