| 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 | $176.36 | 7.250% | $189.1461 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.80 | 7.221% | $22.302 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.85 | 3.432% | $187.0568 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.29 | 9.124% | $11.2289 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.62 | 4.229% | $174.7086 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.59 | 5.713% | $196.1928 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 6.865% | $264.758 | $264.76 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.26 | $1,045.3932 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.40 | |