| 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 | $158.43 | 9.708% | $173.8104 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.75 | 9.200% | $131.859 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.29 | 11.264% | $277.37 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.81 | 13.577% | $218.9878 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.43 | 10.788% | $184.3845 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.60 | 13.546% | $268.6498 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 10.735% | $161.9721 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.58 | $1,417.0336 | $1,417.03 | $1,417.00 | $1,417.10 | |