| 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 | $153.78 | 8.726% | $167.1988 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.25 | 12.333% | $238.4268 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.48 | 8.688% | $85.2983 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.44 | 12.616% | $42.1634 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.52 | 12.674% | $176.3573 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.99 | 7.813% | $252.2716 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.49 | 7.598% | $209.2674 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.95 | $1,170.9836 | $1,170.99 | $1,170.95 | $1,171.10 | |