| 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 | $208.59 | 9.687% | $228.7961 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.95 | 6.656% | $179.1288 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.52 | 5.582% | $107.1868 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.25 | 3.116% | $147.7137 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.35 | 10.521% | $178.3256 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.38 | 13.127% | $89.8002 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.74 | 12.524% | $232.6321 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.78 | $1,163.5833 | $1,163.59 | $1,163.65 | $1,163.50 | |