| 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 | $155.80 | 7.270% | $167.1267 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.44 | 3.740% | $206.8991 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.86 | 8.627% | $206.2392 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 8.169% | $8.329 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.61 | 13.846% | $252.2941 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.50 | 12.249% | $190.2621 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.46 | 4.711% | $247.5996 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.37 | $1,278.7498 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.70 | |