| 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 | $162.80 | 3.569% | $168.6103 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.28 | 7.348% | $87.2525 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.82 | 3.408% | $215.9366 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.85 | 5.132% | $123.8981 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 11.315% | $194.2447 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.39 | 12.203% | $154.1557 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.34 | 6.371% | $225.8682 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.98 | $1,169.9661 | $1,169.97 | $1,169.95 | $1,170.00 | |