| 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 | $171.50 | 9.467% | $187.7359 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.56 | 5.573% | $72.3808 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.39 | 5.391% | $215.4087 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.28 | 5.416% | $117.3069 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.32 | 9.460% | $228.0271 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.80 | 13.472% | $219.9087 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 12.248% | $81.2002 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.19 | $1,121.9683 | $1,121.98 | $1,122.00 | $1,121.90 | |