| 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 | $105.26 | 12.250% | $118.1544 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.44 | 6.845% | $200.2703 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.90 | 3.653% | $244.5174 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.36 | 8.640% | $136.1911 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.57 | 4.805% | $185.0542 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.70 | 6.614% | $160.6673 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.84 | 8.281% | $179.5732 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.07 | $1,224.4279 | $1,224.42 | $1,224.35 | $1,224.60 | |