| 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 | $170.80 | 6.180% | $181.3554 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.58 | 12.416% | $99.5781 | $99.58 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.84 | 8.202% | $9.5651 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.95 | 10.722% | $242.4258 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.28 | 8.348% | $226.7507 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.57 | 12.794% | $33.3532 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.80 | 11.431% | $248.2683 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.82 | $1,041.2966 | $1,041.31 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.50 | |