| 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 | $171.85 | 9.848% | $188.7738 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.58 | 9.424% | $105.6817 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.38 | 11.312% | $120.6399 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.80 | 7.785% | $231.5222 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.42 | 13.170% | $246.0542 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.31 | 9.160% | $199.0096 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.29 | 11.570% | $164.3315 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.63 | $1,256.0129 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.00 | |