| 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 | $172.50 | 5.583% | $182.1307 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.53 | 3.801% | $80.4769 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.97 | 11.794% | $252.6209 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.63 | 7.446% | $56.5488 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.65 | 13.651% | $167.8057 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.33 | 13.837% | $228.0497 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.64 | 4.599% | $155.476 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.25 | $1,123.1087 | $1,123.12 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.00 | |