| 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 | $174.65 | 5.325% | $183.9501 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.48 | 4.758% | $256.1124 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.56 | 10.564% | $258.2333 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.77 | 5.707% | $146.6896 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.69 | 6.625% | $155.342 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.61 | 7.282% | $39.2759 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.43 | 12.578% | $216.6338 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.19 | $1,256.2371 | $1,256.23 | $1,256.30 | $1,256.20 | |