| 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 | $171.95 | 9.475% | $188.2423 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.38 | 10.447% | $72.2102 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.60 | 9.858% | $250.0368 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.83 | 13.469% | $214.2635 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 7.502% | $166.9506 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.94 | 6.175% | $98.679 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.68 | 8.590% | $111.5002 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.68 | $1,101.8826 | $1,101.88 | $1,101.90 | $1,101.90 | |