| 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 | $174.29 | 5.139% | $183.2468 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.81 | 4.692% | $23.8802 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.48 | 8.350% | $10.2716 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 5.710% | $150.9222 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 7.324% | $257.0517 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.94 | 3.447% | $243.0384 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.59 | 13.695% | $272.4019 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.39 | $1,140.8128 | $1,140.81 | $1,140.80 | $1,140.80 | |