| 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 | $161.36 | 6.489% | $171.8307 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.58 | 13.827% | $279.5363 | $279.54 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.33 | 9.785% | $44.2763 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.73 | 7.276% | $218.5534 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.59 | 9.664% | $130.0505 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.62 | 13.765% | $217.9965 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.82 | 6.396% | $212.6005 | $212.60 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.03 | $1,274.8442 | $1,274.85 | $1,274.90 | $1,274.90 | |