| 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 | $169.32 | 11.292% | $188.4396 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.55 | 11.389% | $179.9489 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 10.271% | $272.1599 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.95 | 3.525% | $38.2525 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.67 | 8.272% | $256.2473 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.42 | 13.281% | $55.9835 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.68 | 7.607% | $96.502 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.40 | $1,087.5337 | $1,087.53 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.50 | |