| 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 | $169.55 | 6.476% | $180.5301 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 13.182% | $84.3772 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.76 | 4.277% | $173.8923 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.26 | 11.357% | $139.4858 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.82 | 11.471% | $258.4121 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.88 | 8.728% | $189.0562 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.78 | 9.810% | $221.5746 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.60 | $1,247.3283 | $1,247.33 | $1,247.35 | $1,247.40 | |