| 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 | $177.39 | 6.158% | $188.3137 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.53 | 8.535% | $131.9026 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.79 | 7.379% | $236.0083 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.57 | 8.547% | $83.1144 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.61 | 12.599% | $156.0735 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.94 | 4.478% | $255.9084 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 7.636% | $30.7516 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.40 | $1,082.0725 | $1,082.06 | $1,082.00 | $1,082.10 | |