| 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 | $171.99 | 5.667% | $181.7367 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.79 | 10.129% | $220.0267 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.25 | 3.787% | $217.1743 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.35 | 9.229% | $223.2095 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.95 | 5.127% | $256.4573 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.88 | 13.649% | $198.7494 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.80 | 11.336% | $202.4088 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.01 | $1,499.7627 | $1,499.77 | $1,499.75 | $1,499.70 | |