| 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 | $174.50 | 6.252% | $185.4097 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.97 | 5.118% | $79.8581 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.96 | 11.317% | $62.293 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.25 | 4.560% | $207.2902 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.48 | 5.650% | $260.4061 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.77 | 10.735% | $221.2153 | $221.22 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.61 | 10.118% | $129.5098 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.54 | $1,145.9822 | $1,145.99 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.00 | |