| 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 | $170.48 | 11.611% | $190.2744 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.99 | 10.201% | $169.6985 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.88 | 12.175% | $196.1716 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.85 | 6.685% | $106.525 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.26 | 9.243% | $261.3748 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.99 | 4.375% | $86.6208 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 13.796% | $195.4788 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.23 | $1,206.1439 | $1,206.14 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.20 | |