| 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 | $109.64 | 5.219% | $115.3621 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.76 | 5.262% | $156.5878 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.94 | 8.589% | $242.0883 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.98 | 9.749% | $132.7743 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.92 | 13.112% | $251.0182 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.41 | 11.228% | $186.2068 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.48 | 11.704% | $87.6653 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.13 | $1,171.7028 | $1,171.71 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.80 | |