| 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 | $160.85 | 9.577% | $176.2546 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.55 | 13.140% | $204.2743 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.48 | 5.830% | $265.083 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 10.788% | $277.6347 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.85 | 11.764% | $230.0662 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.82 | 4.556% | $65.6821 | $65.68 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.97 | 5.520% | $39.0107 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.12 | $1,258.0056 | $1,257.99 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.10 | |