| 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 | $245.66 | 10.835% | $272.2773 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.34 | 5.167% | $166.5214 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.25 | 5.185% | $185.3886 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.67 | 4.361% | $78.97 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.76 | 3.778% | $229.1003 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.72 | 11.776% | $28.7488 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.38 | 4.845% | $185.9741 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.78 | $1,146.9805 | $1,146.98 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.00 | |