| 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 | $162.52 | 5.845% | $172.0193 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.66 | 7.570% | $165.2921 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 4.802% | $145.3709 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.63 | 10.403% | $211.5653 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 4.230% | $233.9755 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.77 | 7.426% | $247.907 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 3.409% | $229.2578 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.47 | $1,405.3879 | $1,405.40 | $1,405.35 | $1,405.50 | |