| 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 | $173.97 | 6.610% | $185.4694 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.33 | 13.650% | $151.5295 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.71 | 4.339% | $252.1978 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 11.343% | $140.0584 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.94 | 11.144% | $227.7785 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.44 | 7.162% | $18.6891 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.82 | 6.594% | $162.897 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.00 | $1,138.6197 | $1,138.63 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.70 | |