| 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 | $174.32 | 4.121% | $181.5037 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.49 | 6.658% | $47.4521 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.84 | 12.578% | $147.2971 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.72 | 4.852% | $64.7147 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.26 | 5.867% | $218.3613 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.62 | 7.129% | $90.6526 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 3.685% | $246.0445 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.55 | $996.0260 | $996.01 | $996.00 | $996.10 | |