| 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 | $162.87 | 5.210% | $171.3555 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 13.415% | $278.1957 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.84 | 5.337% | $90.4213 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.60 | 13.372% | $221.7556 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.74 | 8.440% | $154.7873 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.27 | 7.814% | $26.1665 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.97 | 4.323% | $189.8366 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.58 | $1,132.5185 | $1,132.54 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.60 | |