| 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 | $172.31 | 5.541% | $181.8577 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 5.229% | $185.8239 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.53 | 9.374% | $149.3283 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.69 | 6.388% | $252.8736 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.76 | 12.432% | $202.1078 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.37 | 7.834% | $148.1316 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.97 | 6.798% | $25.5995 | $25.60 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.22 | $1,145.7224 | $1,145.72 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.70 | |