| 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 | $171.29 | 6.630% | $182.6465 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.27 | 6.513% | $255.9188 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.52 | 12.280% | $56.7239 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.43 | 9.808% | $11.453 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.88 | 11.464% | $174.8647 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.85 | 3.666% | $22.651 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 13.705% | $252.9936 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.74 | $957.2515 | $957.24 | $957.20 | $957.30 | |