| 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 | $168.43 | 6.497% | $179.3729 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.67 | 10.335% | $235.7528 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.62 | 3.413% | $198.16 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.33 | 9.142% | $173.8959 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.76 | 12.329% | $244.6076 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.69 | 11.183% | $131.9631 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.46 | 3.222% | $197.6288 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.96 | $1,361.3811 | $1,361.38 | $1,361.35 | $1,361.50 | |