| 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 | $176.70 | 13.499% | $200.5527 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.65 | 6.298% | $81.4774 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.89 | 9.198% | $136.3774 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.53 | 12.417% | $12.9617 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.52 | 3.404% | $56.3759 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 4.767% | $6.1813 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.49 | 8.760% | $39.6865 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.68 | $533.6129 | $533.62 | $533.70 | $533.80 | |