| 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 | $159.59 | 8.444% | $173.0658 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.25 | 9.744% | $185.7417 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.91 | 8.700% | $175.9962 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.67 | 6.129% | $54.8369 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.44 | 9.284% | $189.5422 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.79 | 6.424% | $234.9735 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.53 | 3.399% | $222.8559 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.18 | $1,237.0122 | $1,237.02 | $1,237.00 | $1,237.00 | |