| 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 | $180.29 | 8.405% | $195.4434 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.50 | 5.707% | $185.5158 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.26 | 8.818% | $267.9752 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.68 | 9.404% | $114.5241 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.31 | 5.222% | $92.9215 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.93 | 8.613% | $52.0582 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.88 | 5.540% | $264.7788 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.85 | $1,173.2170 | $1,173.22 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.20 | |