| 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 | $174.74 | 5.445% | $184.2546 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.57 | 12.217% | $265.4718 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.33 | 7.162% | $210.3912 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.94 | 13.363% | $155.2393 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.57 | 7.852% | $130.0372 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.55 | 7.300% | $34.9262 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.56 | 4.200% | $196.4795 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.26 | $1,176.7998 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.85 | $1,176.80 | |