| 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 | $202.75 | 6.717% | $216.3687 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.71 | 3.624% | $145.8093 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.87 | 8.130% | $170.7048 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.40 | 4.152% | $148.3124 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.99 | 6.627% | $196.183 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.27 | 10.730% | $188.54 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.31 | 8.110% | $73.8499 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.30 | $1,139.7681 | $1,139.76 | $1,139.75 | $1,139.70 | |