| 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 | $160.87 | 8.856% | $175.1166 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.45 | 9.534% | $126.457 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.43 | 11.495% | $207.8601 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.50 | 12.397% | $121.9507 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.77 | 3.618% | $228.7575 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.64 | 10.301% | $37.1053 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.52 | 11.458% | $262.5059 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.18 | $1,159.7531 | $1,159.77 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.90 | |