| 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 | $168.96 | 9.575% | $185.1379 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.49 | 10.749% | $146.7314 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.79 | 13.580% | $204.2055 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.48 | 11.648% | $197.0364 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.28 | 8.533% | $205.4313 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.60 | 7.378% | $23.1936 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.85 | 12.370% | $234.6847 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.45 | $1,196.4208 | $1,196.42 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.30 | |