| 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 | $170.53 | 9.363% | $186.4967 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.91 | 13.302% | $115.4661 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 13.406% | $273.059 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.89 | 10.528% | $218.7239 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.60 | 13.370% | $165.0667 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.46 | 12.813% | $95.2819 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.96 | 6.401% | $227.6556 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.13 | $1,281.7499 | $1,281.76 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.90 | |