| 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 | $173.58 | 7.225% | $186.1212 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.28 | 6.462% | $241.9668 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.30 | 12.671% | $23.9989 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.61 | 10.846% | $275.5742 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.29 | 9.102% | $53.7764 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.65 | 12.743% | $237.4931 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.84 | 6.685% | $189.7286 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.55 | $1,208.6592 | $1,208.66 | $1,208.65 | $1,208.70 | |