| 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 | $173.36 | 8.357% | $187.8477 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.71 | 6.596% | $204.3552 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.49 | 9.438% | $114.3518 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.49 | 8.313% | $217.1567 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.58 | 6.402% | $29.3457 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.78 | 11.234% | $162.1569 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 12.867% | $278.7025 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.34 | $1,193.9165 | $1,193.93 | $1,193.90 | $1,194.00 | |