| 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 | $171.47 | 6.865% | $183.2414 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 5.785% | $244.7336 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.89 | 10.743% | $179.2818 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.48 | 6.507% | $230.5664 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.99 | 6.497% | $73.4723 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.53 | 4.782% | $96.9548 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 8.201% | $259.1306 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.20 | $1,267.3809 | $1,267.37 | $1,267.40 | $1,267.40 | |