| 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 | $161.43 | 7.752% | $173.9441 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.35 | 8.247% | $168.1617 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.92 | 13.806% | $180.8605 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.49 | 4.786% | $253.0477 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 6.786% | $245.0525 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.36 | 9.405% | $49.6261 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.94 | 3.581% | $138.7364 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.97 | $1,209.4290 | $1,209.43 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.40 | |