| 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 | $173.98 | 5.505% | $183.5576 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.39 | 8.444% | $152.2445 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.84 | 7.232% | $125.2899 | $125.29 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.29 | 4.630% | $146.7854 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.31 | 11.123% | $171.4739 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 6.457% | $223.4958 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.99 | 12.534% | $252.0649 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.74 | $1,254.9120 | $1,254.91 | $1,254.90 | $1,255.00 | |