| 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 | $177.97 | 4.548% | $186.0641 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.78 | 12.300% | $260.2889 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.49 | 9.330% | $208.2627 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 4.169% | $84.1061 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.52 | 11.219% | $98.4511 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.68 | 13.610% | $60.9858 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.97 | 5.657% | $227.1309 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.15 | $1,125.2896 | $1,125.29 | $1,125.30 | $1,125.40 | |