| 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 | $172.42 | 5.128% | $181.2617 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.31 | 13.115% | $61.4328 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.42 | 8.240% | $136.837 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.69 | 11.712% | $175.0415 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.67 | 10.341% | $123.2178 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 12.726% | $274.8034 | $274.80 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.42 | 11.783% | $158.0835 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.71 | $1,110.6777 | $1,110.67 | $1,110.70 | $1,110.60 | |