| 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 | $177.33 | 11.369% | $197.4906 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.25 | 12.161% | $262.7371 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.30 | 8.413% | $262.6847 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.75 | 9.753% | $218.1341 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.83 | 9.398% | $81.8625 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 8.687% | $175.2904 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.25 | 7.485% | $141.0741 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.99 | $1,339.2735 | $1,339.26 | $1,339.30 | $1,339.30 | |