| 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 | $172.40 | 7.513% | $185.3524 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.44 | 9.516% | $115.4737 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 12.249% | $229.5829 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 9.687% | $261.9874 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.45 | 7.377% | $235.6388 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.77 | 13.726% | $219.2296 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.75 | 4.830% | $11.2692 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.19 | $1,258.5340 | $1,258.53 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.60 | |