| 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 | $165.56 | 5.864% | $175.2684 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.85 | 7.162% | $189.516 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.61 | 5.793% | $156.161 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 11.134% | $15.9588 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.70 | 11.491% | $7.4699 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.50 | 6.204% | $236.3039 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.31 | 4.508% | $192.6187 | $192.62 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.89 | $973.2967 | $973.30 | $973.20 | $973.40 | |