| 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 | $153.99 | 12.272% | $172.8877 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 5.651% | $242.5219 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.26 | 9.768% | $249.4588 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.64 | 10.766% | $164.6426 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.41 | 4.579% | $108.1451 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.62 | 13.134% | $231.4948 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.53 | 13.479% | $205.9984 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.00 | $1,375.1493 | $1,375.15 | $1,375.15 | $1,375.10 | |