| 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 | $173.27 | 5.764% | $183.2573 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.45 | 4.496% | $75.7074 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.69 | 10.341% | $246.8218 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.65 | 4.105% | $109.9869 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.31 | 8.741% | $239.5673 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.47 | 10.760% | $261.9142 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.26 | 10.503% | $125.1557 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.10 | $1,242.4106 | $1,242.42 | $1,242.35 | $1,242.50 | |