| 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 | $173.49 | 8.215% | $187.7422 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.56 | 8.860% | $261.8736 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 9.443% | $50.7268 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.93 | 11.337% | $208.1223 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.37 | 4.256% | $206.8126 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.30 | 9.385% | $16.7359 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 3.476% | $204.2616 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.40 | $1,136.2750 | $1,136.27 | $1,136.25 | $1,136.20 | |