| 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 | $169.93 | 3.250% | $175.4527 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 6.859% | $191.0639 | $191.06 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.71 | 6.695% | $150.1305 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.52 | 13.438% | $250.1535 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.34 | 10.822% | $21.433 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.99 | 7.125% | $261.3743 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.52 | 13.174% | $282.3918 | $282.39 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.81 | $1,331.9997 | $1,331.98 | $1,332.00 | $1,332.10 | |