| 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 | $179.45 | 5.732% | $189.7361 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.64 | 13.675% | $179.1973 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.99 | 11.363% | $65.693 | $65.69 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.28 | 10.703% | $204.0035 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.34 | 3.176% | $232.4968 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 5.534% | $70.2962 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 6.235% | $222.5092 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.76 | $1,163.9321 | $1,163.94 | $1,163.95 | $1,163.90 | |