| 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 | $173.93 | 6.505% | $185.2441 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.58 | 7.433% | $194.0025 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.32 | 8.859% | $230.0408 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.53 | 5.359% | $244.9913 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.31 | 12.671% | $202.0304 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.61 | 12.443% | $13.0546 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.50 | 5.801% | $6.8771 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.78 | $1,076.2408 | $1,076.23 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.20 | |