| 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 | $200.88 | 11.825% | $224.6341 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.38 | 4.371% | $42.145 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.96 | 6.625% | $261.1886 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 12.432% | $181.9037 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.74 | 11.355% | $191.2411 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.25 | 4.120% | $141.8635 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.95 | 10.644% | $133.8239 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.95 | $1,176.7999 | $1,176.79 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.70 | |