| 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 | $163.97 | 6.174% | $174.0935 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.74 | 8.108% | $217.016 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.43 | 13.590% | $249.2505 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.34 | 10.791% | $228.6061 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.48 | 6.658% | $148.7666 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.68 | 7.516% | $117.9235 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.43 | 6.173% | $51.4196 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.07 | $1,187.0758 | $1,187.08 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.10 | |