| 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 | $233.81 | 8.812% | $254.4133 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.50 | 12.383% | $187.1177 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.44 | 11.750% | $87.6567 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.66 | 8.400% | $204.5074 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.80 | 10.832% | $156.0515 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.90 | 7.553% | $150.4666 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.56 | 3.369% | $191.8115 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.67 | $1,232.0247 | $1,232.03 | $1,231.95 | $1,232.10 | |