| 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 | $205.99 | 6.245% | $218.8541 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.98 | 8.386% | $160.3896 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.26 | 4.646% | $175.0309 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.80 | 13.565% | $162.1708 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.99 | 13.811% | $96.728 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.89 | 3.572% | $133.494 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.76 | 5.730% | $232.3522 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.67 | $1,179.0196 | $1,179.01 | $1,179.05 | $1,179.10 | |