| 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 | $177.62 | 7.382% | $190.7319 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.53 | 11.435% | $51.8507 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 11.822% | $280.4719 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.37 | 10.515% | $177.2329 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.76 | 11.250% | $168.833 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.67 | 3.720% | $83.6709 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.67 | 9.339% | $268.6131 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.44 | $1,221.4044 | $1,221.39 | $1,221.40 | $1,221.40 | |