| 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 | $175.25 | 7.854% | $189.0141 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.50 | 12.489% | $158.047 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.49 | 9.424% | $169.0491 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.96 | 12.768% | $219.8525 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.78 | 7.566% | $30.9575 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.55 | 11.854% | $199.7153 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.70 | 10.594% | $241.8691 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.23 | $1,208.5046 | $1,208.51 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.50 | |