| 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 | $174.77 | 7.192% | $187.3395 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.45 | 6.364% | $110.0336 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 6.240% | $249.0584 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.94 | 8.613% | $236.7112 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.83 | 11.512% | $252.9427 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.41 | 6.300% | $121.6178 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.67 | 5.859% | $214.5444 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.50 | $1,372.2476 | $1,372.24 | $1,372.25 | $1,372.10 | |