| 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 | $170.98 | 7.623% | $184.0138 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.89 | 12.112% | $281.2778 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.97 | 10.504% | $235.3404 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.33 | 10.486% | $138.4721 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.68 | 10.401% | $40.4951 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.71 | 5.176% | $95.4051 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.44 | 4.841% | $164.0133 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.00 | $1,139.0176 | $1,139.02 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.00 | |