| 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 | $173.60 | 8.645% | $188.6077 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.65 | 10.427% | $252.4913 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.45 | 7.483% | $241.2456 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.88 | 8.454% | $87.7176 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.26 | 13.776% | $188.0262 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.96 | 5.462% | $202.4449 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.55 | 5.329% | $261.7952 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.35 | $1,422.3285 | $1,422.34 | $1,422.35 | $1,422.20 | |