| 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 | $228.90 | 12.298% | $257.0501 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.66 | 7.188% | $161.4894 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.75 | 5.705% | $18.7626 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.73 | 12.302% | $231.0389 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.66 | 6.209% | $182.3184 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.42 | 12.531% | $97.2493 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.59 | 5.672% | $38.6654 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.71 | $986.5741 | $986.58 | $986.55 | $986.60 | |