| 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 | $165.85 | 4.447% | $173.2253 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.91 | 5.486% | $258.3458 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 5.585% | $233.2795 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.45 | 11.533% | $202.3766 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.52 | 13.396% | $64.0914 | $64.09 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.76 | 3.629% | $225.6625 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.72 | 4.415% | $120.829 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.15 | $1,277.8101 | $1,277.82 | $1,277.90 | $1,277.80 | |