| 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 | $205.38 | 8.614% | $223.0714 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.72 | 5.794% | $232.4506 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.79 | 11.644% | $108.0602 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.95 | 7.105% | $172.3855 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.67 | 6.676% | $15.6494 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.42 | 3.518% | $173.3098 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.32 | 5.269% | $239.2975 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.25 | $1,164.2244 | $1,164.23 | $1,164.20 | $1,164.30 | |