| 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 | $162.45 | 5.176% | $170.8584 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.67 | 6.805% | $241.0268 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.58 | 7.125% | $44.5426 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.60 | 7.589% | $176.0156 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.63 | 9.237% | $220.2546 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.84 | 7.825% | $231.6512 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.30 | 6.435% | $208.9319 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.07 | $1,293.2811 | $1,293.28 | $1,293.30 | $1,293.30 | |