| 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 | $97.57 | 8.125% | $105.4976 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.70 | 9.694% | $182.8599 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.41 | 11.577% | $127.6552 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.93 | 9.674% | $205.0136 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.29 | 4.574% | $181.2163 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.54 | 5.165% | $241.3957 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.30 | 13.146% | $133.8517 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.74 | $1,177.4900 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.45 | $1,177.60 | |