| 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 | $170.55 | 6.159% | $181.0542 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.69 | 11.671% | $253.147 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.46 | 10.298% | $235.4421 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.70 | 8.276% | $13.7511 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.48 | 11.312% | $35.041 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.67 | 7.842% | $194.8381 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.71 | 8.736% | $114.9448 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.26 | $1,028.2183 | $1,028.21 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.10 | |