| 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 | $163.89 | 9.436% | $179.3547 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.54 | 6.588% | $196.6975 | $196.70 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.57 | 6.650% | $219.2404 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.58 | 3.517% | $208.6696 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.69 | 3.599% | $103.2778 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.56 | 9.814% | $7.2038 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.68 | 9.651% | $238.6883 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.51 | $1,153.1321 | $1,153.13 | $1,153.15 | $1,153.20 | |