| 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 | $176.29 | 6.800% | $188.2777 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.85 | 9.646% | $204.8736 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.97 | 13.873% | $192.4112 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.82 | 13.727% | $239.7593 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.74 | 11.363% | $279.2316 | $279.23 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.67 | 4.684% | $8.0293 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.58 | 8.318% | $210.7652 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.92 | $1,323.3479 | $1,323.35 | $1,323.35 | $1,323.40 | |