| 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 | $158.75 | 5.463% | $167.4225 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.41 | 8.584% | $236.0725 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.27 | 13.446% | $274.8456 | $274.85 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.91 | 3.320% | $190.0158 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.29 | 12.600% | $199.6285 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.70 | 11.420% | $62.0609 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.73 | 13.423% | $40.526 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.06 | $1,170.5718 | $1,170.58 | $1,170.55 | $1,170.50 | |