| 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 | $177.57 | 5.434% | $187.2192 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.41 | 13.577% | $176.51 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.76 | 7.419% | $153.3514 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.49 | 12.446% | $184.9624 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.42 | 4.148% | $225.3971 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.36 | 7.273% | $118.3865 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.37 | 5.560% | $166.1198 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.38 | $1,211.9464 | $1,211.95 | $1,211.90 | $1,212.00 | |