| 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 | $185.83 | 8.385% | $201.4118 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.66 | 13.534% | $106.3359 | $106.34 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.74 | 9.588% | $150.9465 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.49 | 5.409% | $78.5192 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.82 | 6.447% | $172.2525 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.63 | 3.750% | $44.2286 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.92 | 4.669% | $32.3637 | $32.36 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.09 | $786.0582 | $786.06 | $786.05 | $786.00 | |