| 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 | $142.88 | 7.565% | $153.6889 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.80 | 8.566% | $220.1718 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.26 | 7.418% | $88.362 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 8.621% | $60.2521 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.65 | 8.207% | $187.9015 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 4.733% | $251.7362 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.89 | 12.548% | $224.9722 | $224.97 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.31 | $1,187.0847 | $1,187.08 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.20 | |