| 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 | $172.38 | 5.860% | $182.4815 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.59 | 12.249% | $145.4635 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.71 | 10.775% | $240.0605 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.60 | 7.848% | $179.6748 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 11.248% | $125.2319 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.42 | 9.535% | $255.6766 | $255.68 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.89 | 9.342% | $244.8058 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.16 | $1,373.3946 | $1,373.39 | $1,373.40 | $1,373.50 | |