| 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 | $189.79 | 9.802% | $208.3932 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.70 | 3.408% | $115.5067 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.56 | 3.284% | $180.2926 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.78 | 7.373% | $247.7954 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.31 | 8.375% | $153.1447 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.65 | 6.804% | $13.5107 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.65 | 12.846% | $159.8464 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.44 | $1,078.4897 | $1,078.49 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.40 | |