| 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 | $158.63 | 13.176% | $179.5311 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.39 | 3.487% | $152.5295 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.32 | 5.638% | $82.7357 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.53 | 4.131% | $195.2769 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.91 | 4.166% | $212.4049 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.58 | 9.120% | $23.5481 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.44 | 3.326% | $163.7097 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.80 | $1,009.7359 | $1,009.74 | $1,009.80 | $1,009.60 | |