| 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 | $163.77 | 5.498% | $172.7741 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.38 | 7.179% | $184.7552 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.65 | 13.225% | $228.3182 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.81 | 12.324% | $204.2163 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 11.767% | $20.0398 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.47 | 6.362% | $151.5339 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 6.568% | $251.3833 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.90 | $1,213.0208 | $1,213.02 | $1,213.00 | $1,213.00 | |