| 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 | $171.59 | 6.627% | $182.9613 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.89 | 7.279% | $127.544 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.68 | 3.352% | $116.457 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.73 | 9.266% | $261.9434 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.41 | 13.588% | $91.3361 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.91 | 11.598% | $74.6702 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.99 | 6.404% | $104.2653 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.20 | $959.1773 | $959.18 | $959.15 | $959.20 | |