| 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 | $168.32 | 4.871% | $176.5189 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.72 | 7.750% | $112.8358 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.81 | 10.121% | $83.4827 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.32 | 12.269% | $224.8973 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.58 | 12.699% | $260.9883 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.37 | 3.438% | $215.5338 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 13.473% | $266.0034 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.54 | $1,340.2602 | $1,340.26 | $1,340.30 | $1,340.20 | |