| 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 | $204.35 | 6.257% | $217.1362 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.33 | 7.381% | $173.2378 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.38 | 5.223% | $53.0113 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.70 | 3.835% | $65.1045 | $65.10 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.81 | 8.429% | $237.2535 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.81 | 11.735% | $180.7984 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 4.627% | $196.1233 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.83 | $1,122.6650 | $1,122.66 | $1,122.65 | $1,122.60 | |