| 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 | $153.36 | 5.754% | $162.1843 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.82 | 5.189% | $163.9055 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.56 | 10.332% | $163.9092 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.32 | 12.868% | $230.6119 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.75 | 9.792% | $147.9447 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.94 | 12.860% | $130.8499 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.62 | 5.332% | $187.0907 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.37 | $1,186.4962 | $1,186.49 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.40 | |