| 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 | $172.66 | 5.813% | $182.6967 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.69 | 8.769% | $220.4639 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 6.508% | $182.9914 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.37 | 8.510% | $268.4212 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.35 | 5.797% | $232.0657 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.40 | 11.260% | $268.5816 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 4.189% | $241.3121 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,486.89 | $1,596.5326 | $1,596.53 | $1,596.50 | $1,596.60 | |