| 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 | $157.31 | 13.425% | $178.4289 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.79 | 7.399% | $116.8394 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.82 | 4.452% | $136.6441 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.43 | 7.427% | $200.2762 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 3.438% | $194.7841 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.25 | 10.764% | $272.7564 | $272.76 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.33 | 8.779% | $18.8514 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.24 | $1,118.5805 | $1,118.58 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.60 | |