| 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 | $167.86 | 3.553% | $173.8241 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.79 | 6.304% | $209.1956 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.30 | 5.447% | $211.2103 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.55 | 3.125% | $258.3797 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.70 | 6.330% | $18.8204 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.47 | 6.179% | $110.9252 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.91 | 7.841% | $164.8997 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.58 | $1,147.2550 | $1,147.26 | $1,147.25 | $1,147.20 | |