| 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 | $243.27 | 5.308% | $256.1828 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.40 | 13.470% | $189.9488 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.35 | 5.690% | $172.6446 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.67 | 10.361% | $153.0376 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.49 | 5.676% | $187.5643 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.79 | 9.273% | $101.3944 | $101.39 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.83 | 9.482% | $120.2441 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.80 | $1,181.0166 | $1,181.00 | $1,181.05 | $1,180.90 | |