| 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 | $172.27 | 5.216% | $181.2556 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.54 | 6.220% | $82.363 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.73 | 12.699% | $139.4425 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.57 | 10.135% | $274.8639 | $274.86 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.49 | 11.757% | $220.7089 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.48 | 5.519% | $102.8599 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 6.760% | $216.2744 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.66 | $1,217.7682 | $1,217.76 | $1,217.70 | $1,217.90 | |