| 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 | $156.58 | 11.458% | $174.5209 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.27 | 5.623% | $146.0449 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 12.192% | $146.7359 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 5.536% | $173.7334 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.40 | 10.431% | $75.5348 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.31 | 8.329% | $259.2421 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.60 | 3.851% | $186.5164 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.57 | $1,162.3284 | $1,162.32 | $1,162.35 | $1,162.10 | |