| 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 | $198.81 | 6.760% | $212.2496 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.51 | 9.837% | $173.0043 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.60 | 9.368% | $264.2331 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.75 | 12.490% | $178.5779 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.68 | 8.153% | $195.4108 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.35 | 13.712% | $210.7652 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.90 | 9.568% | $224.5048 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.60 | $1,458.7457 | $1,458.74 | $1,458.75 | $1,458.70 | |