| 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 | $163.41 | 9.183% | $178.4159 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.42 | 5.217% | $160.3718 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.64 | 5.599% | $104.1629 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.87 | 13.315% | $210.6186 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 10.188% | $231.9788 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.54 | 9.311% | $136.1359 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.42 | 7.639% | $155.4522 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.83 | $1,177.1361 | $1,177.14 | $1,177.10 | $1,177.20 | |