| 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 | $155.28 | 8.870% | $169.0533 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.75 | 10.849% | $201.4681 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.39 | 6.336% | $226.9104 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.42 | 5.795% | $252.2364 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.99 | 7.676% | $110.8955 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 11.708% | $146.0135 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.90 | 9.200% | $74.1468 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.44 | $1,180.7240 | $1,180.73 | $1,180.70 | $1,180.70 | |