| 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 | $96.25 | 6.388% | $102.3985 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.81 | 9.772% | $174.3289 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 12.627% | $161.0116 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.84 | 7.193% | $232.4373 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 5.277% | $258.2971 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.80 | 10.422% | $181.9755 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.37 | 11.546% | $20.491 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.38 | $1,130.9399 | $1,130.95 | $1,131.00 | $1,130.90 | |