| 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 | $164.90 | 12.340% | $185.2487 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.38 | 3.333% | $129.5589 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.51 | 9.546% | $244.8463 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.29 | 5.134% | $121.209 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.68 | 12.322% | $144.5359 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 13.282% | $260.9791 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.41 | 9.420% | $107.6802 | $107.68 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.55 | $1,194.0581 | $1,194.07 | $1,194.10 | $1,194.00 | |