| 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 | $215.51 | 3.171% | $222.3438 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.64 | 7.237% | $175.4826 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.99 | 3.783% | $176.4207 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.92 | 13.750% | $88.634 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.99 | 7.261% | $258.4883 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.52 | 4.600% | $107.2359 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.44 | 5.805% | $111.5608 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.01 | $1,140.1661 | $1,140.16 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.10 | |