| 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 | $193.25 | 12.358% | $217.1318 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.29 | 7.177% | $60.3299 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.87 | 3.467% | $29.8709 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.87 | 6.635% | $96.8992 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.99 | 8.147% | $174.1059 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.63 | 3.844% | $181.3428 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.75 | 5.520% | $158.0162 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.65 | $917.6967 | $917.70 | $917.70 | $917.60 | |