| 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 | $162.53 | 4.815% | $170.3558 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.51 | 6.291% | $256.7034 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.91 | 5.618% | $145.6578 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.28 | 6.155% | $195.6224 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.25 | 8.535% | $96.8675 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 10.701% | $41.6236 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.94 | 12.271% | $278.3647 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.02 | $1,185.1952 | $1,185.19 | $1,185.10 | $1,185.30 | |