| 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 | $172.34 | 9.645% | $188.9622 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.64 | 9.314% | $137.3421 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.33 | 12.363% | $266.6711 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.55 | 5.444% | $103.9151 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.56 | 5.306% | $109.0549 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.95 | 6.844% | $18.1101 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.65 | 12.150% | $268.7675 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.02 | $1,092.8230 | $1,092.82 | $1,092.75 | $1,092.90 | |