| 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 | $181.29 | 8.384% | $196.4894 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.69 | 4.319% | $157.1983 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.31 | 6.164% | $226.4584 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.50 | 10.201% | $120.6701 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.70 | 12.305% | $184.9663 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.83 | 10.495% | $167.7646 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.96 | 10.163% | $150.8792 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.28 | $1,204.4263 | $1,204.43 | $1,204.40 | $1,204.60 | |