| 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 | $178.40 | 6.547% | $190.0798 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.28 | 10.192% | $56.5065 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.63 | 10.683% | $266.3365 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.25 | 5.734% | $209.6177 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.96 | 8.591% | $217.1386 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.97 | 3.459% | $232.7517 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.80 | 12.576% | $69.572 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.29 | $1,242.0028 | $1,242.01 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.00 | |