| 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 | $169.97 | 10.161% | $187.2407 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.51 | 3.426% | $239.4415 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.67 | 6.454% | $83.7474 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.38 | 4.476% | $242.7813 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.66 | 4.472% | $11.1367 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.63 | 5.234% | $187.9795 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 13.435% | $171.6272 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.12 | $1,123.9543 | $1,123.96 | $1,124.05 | $1,123.80 | |