| 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 | $170.57 | 7.450% | $183.2775 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.26 | 7.536% | $264.8182 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.83 | 11.313% | $204.6267 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 10.123% | $7.4663 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.83 | 10.773% | $183.6949 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.28 | 6.795% | $267.2865 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.49 | 13.813% | $107.5419 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.04 | $1,218.7120 | $1,218.72 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.70 | |