| 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 | $172.40 | 6.286% | $183.2371 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.81 | 6.584% | $98.9206 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.28 | 8.572% | $259.7911 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.44 | 10.398% | $193.6823 | $193.68 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.81 | 12.135% | $277.8817 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.86 | 8.310% | $229.4656 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.48 | 11.782% | $221.8649 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.08 | $1,464.8433 | $1,464.84 | $1,464.85 | $1,464.90 | |