| 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 | $153.34 | 12.330% | $172.2468 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.50 | 10.410% | $230.2049 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 9.238% | $34.7486 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.97 | 6.624% | $36.2202 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.29 | 9.488% | $104.3311 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.58 | 9.502% | $260.1549 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.76 | 8.640% | $201.8097 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.25 | $1,039.7162 | $1,039.71 | $1,039.70 | $1,039.60 | |