| 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 | $172.76 | 4.325% | $180.2319 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.88 | 11.520% | $154.879 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.87 | 9.825% | $196.444 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.31 | 7.779% | $10.0342 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.46 | 11.226% | $209.6165 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.92 | 9.468% | $234.1739 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.48 | 11.796% | $212.949 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.68 | $1,198.3285 | $1,198.32 | $1,198.35 | $1,198.20 | |