| 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 | $173.84 | 5.604% | $183.582 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.85 | 4.372% | $100.0406 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.76 | 11.200% | $217.6851 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.84 | 10.404% | $227.2556 | $227.26 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.35 | 12.763% | $6.0328 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.27 | 10.676% | $170.7399 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.69 | 4.631% | $246.6048 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.60 | $1,151.9408 | $1,151.94 | $1,152.00 | $1,151.90 | |