| 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 | $235.69 | 7.444% | $253.2348 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.32 | 4.645% | $174.0456 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 10.863% | $6.3303 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.55 | 11.119% | $229.5163 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.35 | 7.769% | $149.0984 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.56 | 13.528% | $202.7156 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.32 | 7.524% | $174.533 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.50 | $1,189.4740 | $1,189.48 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.30 | |