| 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 | $171.39 | 6.626% | $182.7463 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.26 | 12.805% | $221.3911 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.92 | 9.645% | $150.1259 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.94 | 13.703% | $193.2269 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.26 | 10.105% | $126.907 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.69 | 5.529% | $99.9254 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.31 | 7.136% | $252.1017 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.77 | $1,226.4243 | $1,226.44 | $1,226.50 | $1,226.30 | |