| 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 | $208.28 | 10.125% | $229.3684 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.59 | 7.238% | $135.7526 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.46 | 6.752% | $226.8053 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.96 | 12.461% | $188.8895 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.84 | 6.677% | $59.5684 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.92 | 9.750% | $56.9822 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.37 | 13.778% | $183.6036 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.42 | $1,080.9700 | $1,080.97 | $1,080.95 | $1,081.10 | |