| 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 | $172.47 | 5.475% | $181.9127 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.81 | 9.471% | $259.2383 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.42 | 11.727% | $107.7272 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.74 | 12.433% | $97.5244 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.57 | 5.173% | $153.1003 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.89 | 4.744% | $230.3216 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.46 | 3.665% | $220.2467 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.36 | $1,250.0712 | $1,250.07 | $1,250.05 | $1,249.90 | |