| 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 | $175.88 | 5.609% | $185.7451 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 3.193% | $5.5311 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.92 | 4.468% | $257.9524 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 3.730% | $239.1599 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.31 | 7.666% | $86.4666 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.62 | 9.300% | $271.7417 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.38 | 8.658% | $159.0536 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.03 | $1,205.6504 | $1,205.65 | $1,205.65 | $1,205.70 | |