| 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 | $170.46 | 6.452% | $181.4581 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 10.459% | $174.8235 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.54 | 8.683% | $189.6953 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.25 | 11.599% | $254.7247 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.87 | 5.512% | $141.2489 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.73 | 3.304% | $34.8444 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.80 | 7.683% | $74.0859 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.92 | $1,050.8808 | $1,050.88 | $1,050.85 | $1,050.80 | |