| 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 | $153.96 | 12.511% | $173.2219 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.62 | 5.577% | $60.8335 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.36 | 9.513% | $253.3693 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.94 | 6.523% | $260.9174 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.69 | 11.471% | $57.6194 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.71 | 6.475% | $193.4757 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.35 | 12.274% | $265.3596 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.63 | $1,264.7968 | $1,264.80 | $1,264.75 | $1,264.80 | |