| 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 | $170.99 | 6.831% | $182.6703 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.39 | 7.120% | $229.6546 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.51 | 12.793% | $223.9054 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.25 | 5.729% | $158.8578 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 9.289% | $245.3319 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.53 | 3.660% | $77.2578 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.66 | 7.228% | $178.7062 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.81 | $1,296.3840 | $1,296.39 | $1,296.35 | $1,296.50 | |