| 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 | $173.97 | 5.184% | $182.9886 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.74 | 7.356% | $183.2996 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.91 | 13.341% | $220.9129 | $220.91 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.69 | 3.440% | $197.2497 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.77 | 8.426% | $164.5581 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.28 | 9.274% | $65.8704 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.63 | 4.125% | $234.9372 | $234.94 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.99 | $1,249.8165 | $1,249.82 | $1,249.80 | $1,249.80 | |