| 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 | $172.59 | 7.289% | $185.1701 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.83 | 8.247% | $118.8877 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.78 | 12.700% | $181.1991 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.63 | 6.475% | $129.5055 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.77 | 6.546% | $258.6617 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.81 | 6.556% | $254.4664 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.51 | 3.570% | $50.2418 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.92 | $1,178.1323 | $1,178.14 | $1,178.10 | $1,178.20 | |