| 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 | $165.68 | 3.454% | $171.4026 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.95 | 5.315% | $88.4119 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.94 | 3.406% | $222.2609 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.68 | 13.666% | $29.1894 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.65 | 9.646% | $220.0047 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.98 | 11.439% | $211.7118 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.82 | 11.166% | $108.7426 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.70 | $1,051.7239 | $1,051.71 | $1,051.70 | $1,051.70 | |