| 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 | $154.30 | 12.692% | $173.8838 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 3.181% | $81.2034 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.59 | 8.109% | $234.1533 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 8.185% | $269.8242 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.69 | 12.460% | $236.942 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.38 | 4.841% | $28.7055 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 5.583% | $263.6724 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.80 | $1,288.3846 | $1,288.37 | $1,288.35 | $1,288.40 | |