| 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 | $161.74 | 7.845% | $174.4285 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.43 | 5.798% | $186.6594 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.48 | 7.143% | $58.3715 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.98 | 4.836% | $255.7789 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.27 | 4.352% | $181.8542 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.32 | 13.455% | $114.9526 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.94 | 13.475% | $275.6762 | $275.68 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.16 | $1,247.7213 | $1,247.72 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.90 | |