| 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 | $173.63 | 5.138% | $182.5511 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.90 | 6.222% | $59.3781 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.84 | 5.844% | $98.2656 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 12.134% | $80.7253 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.53 | 6.835% | $129.8366 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.67 | 10.456% | $177.4697 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.48 | 3.433% | $255.976 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.04 | $984.2024 | $984.22 | $984.25 | $984.30 | |