| 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 | $167.45 | 8.241% | $181.2496 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.38 | 13.297% | $280.2741 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.89 | 5.522% | $144.4491 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.45 | 4.797% | $153.4752 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.33 | 7.226% | $260.913 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 7.463% | $19.655 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.71 | 9.298% | $162.5371 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.50 | $1,202.5531 | $1,202.56 | $1,202.55 | $1,202.50 | |