| 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 | $164.60 | 7.225% | $176.4924 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.55 | 13.584% | $214.1626 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.81 | 8.131% | $30.0712 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.38 | 7.475% | $144.4249 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.32 | 10.697% | $215.1064 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 6.711% | $165.2847 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.41 | 13.110% | $207.4551 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.96 | $1,152.9973 | $1,152.99 | $1,152.95 | $1,153.10 | |