| 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 | $171.33 | 8.637% | $186.1278 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.91 | 10.415% | $70.5662 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.57 | 11.458% | $240.27 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.47 | 10.160% | $224.1426 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.52 | 13.304% | $170.5452 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.29 | 3.655% | $168.2217 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.29 | 9.735% | $176.9916 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.38 | $1,236.8651 | $1,236.87 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.80 | |