| 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 | $235.57 | 9.600% | $258.1847 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.85 | 5.423% | $165.356 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.63 | 3.365% | $200.1456 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.35 | 6.249% | $19.4967 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.26 | 8.452% | $174.8897 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.27 | 6.497% | $118.4992 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.96 | 12.634% | $108.0836 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.89 | $1,044.6555 | $1,044.66 | $1,044.70 | $1,044.70 | |