| 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 | $163.70 | 9.587% | $179.3939 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.26 | 11.301% | $188.3881 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.42 | 10.113% | $63.2269 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.45 | 9.326% | $124.0303 | $124.03 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 3.852% | $208.0986 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.70 | 4.176% | $219.4988 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.75 | 12.129% | $173.5196 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.66 | $1,156.1562 | $1,156.16 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.10 | |