| 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 | $172.91 | 4.598% | $180.8604 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.69 | 12.404% | $153.645 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.62 | 13.394% | $100.4898 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.54 | 3.243% | $119.287 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 13.872% | $166.7655 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.36 | 6.625% | $259.4826 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.87 | 4.570% | $230.9638 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.44 | $1,211.4941 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.60 | |