| 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 | $168.58 | 7.324% | $180.9268 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.97 | 12.660% | $189.235 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.56 | 9.761% | $177.3299 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.81 | 8.516% | $271.0838 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.55 | 7.109% | $106.627 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.75 | 10.837% | $147.1361 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.35 | 11.152% | $104.8719 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.57 | $1,177.2105 | $1,177.22 | $1,177.30 | $1,177.10 | |