| 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 | $165.55 | 7.575% | $178.0904 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.59 | 4.285% | $144.5286 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.69 | 12.229% | $82.7016 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.59 | 4.226% | $178.8414 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.66 | 6.748% | $260.1022 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.76 | 6.584% | $15.7318 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.83 | 11.613% | $221.9201 | $221.92 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.67 | $1,081.9161 | $1,081.91 | $1,081.95 | $1,081.80 | |