| 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 | $155.44 | 11.795% | $173.7741 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.72 | 8.433% | $202.4661 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.51 | 4.711% | $242.4164 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.94 | 8.523% | $145.3557 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.50 | 9.785% | $184.9877 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.27 | 4.147% | $70.0597 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.83 | 13.564% | $74.7592 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.21 | $1,093.8189 | $1,093.83 | $1,093.75 | $1,094.00 | |