| 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 | $175.82 | 6.362% | $187.0057 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.30 | 5.308% | $248.8428 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.51 | 5.525% | $141.9417 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.94 | 12.743% | $242.3298 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.69 | 6.350% | $119.8458 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.84 | 7.189% | $115.5926 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.88 | 8.485% | $253.7247 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.98 | $1,309.2831 | $1,309.28 | $1,309.30 | $1,309.10 | |