| 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 | $171.46 | 6.218% | $182.1214 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.78 | 10.104% | $14.0713 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.57 | 11.235% | $146.3519 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.81 | 13.276% | $247.8592 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.53 | 13.499% | $21.0314 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.73 | 4.359% | $211.567 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 12.120% | $192.3194 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.41 | $1,015.3216 | $1,015.32 | $1,015.25 | $1,015.40 | |