| 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 | $171.56 | 9.224% | $187.3847 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.95 | 5.610% | $108.7255 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.46 | 12.452% | $227.6703 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.38 | 10.612% | $187.3546 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.72 | 7.152% | $147.5697 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.27 | 11.306% | $215.1211 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.40 | 11.218% | $86.0827 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.74 | $1,159.9086 | $1,159.90 | $1,159.90 | $1,160.00 | |