| 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 | $170.33 | 9.397% | $186.3359 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.70 | 11.207% | $37.4768 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.72 | 6.203% | $238.6594 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.61 | 11.306% | $182.1077 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.59 | 13.238% | $202.2317 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.52 | 5.801% | $131.7434 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.38 | 3.567% | $246.883 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.85 | $1,225.4379 | $1,225.44 | $1,225.50 | $1,225.40 | |