| 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 | $178.99 | 7.492% | $192.3999 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.61 | 6.551% | $160.4765 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.43 | 10.682% | $216.3058 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.67 | 4.367% | $196.9092 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.81 | 13.688% | $285.1409 | $285.14 | $285.15 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.76 | 9.276% | $67.4889 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.85 | 3.702% | $58.9546 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.12 | $1,177.6758 | $1,177.68 | $1,177.70 | $1,177.70 | |