| 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 | $173.35 | 4.616% | $181.3518 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.92 | 13.393% | $199.481 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.88 | 13.841% | $134.1958 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.50 | 8.627% | $84.1859 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.31 | 11.297% | $156.1608 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 11.225% | $221.7604 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.59 | 10.244% | $166.0164 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.93 | $1,143.1521 | $1,143.16 | $1,143.15 | $1,143.30 | |