| 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 | $185.58 | 10.399% | $204.8785 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.29 | 7.438% | $129.2372 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.95 | 6.139% | $38.157 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.67 | 4.333% | $124.8553 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.51 | 11.361% | $205.4722 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 12.197% | $26.7478 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.69 | 13.700% | $51.9495 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.53 | $781.2975 | $781.31 | $781.30 | $781.30 | |