| 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 | $159.75 | 11.573% | $178.2379 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.67 | 9.596% | $201.295 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.36 | 4.525% | $171.7973 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 13.115% | $19.6481 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.59 | 5.833% | $131.8573 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.85 | 13.600% | $52.0856 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.41 | 4.336% | $57.8126 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.00 | $812.7338 | $812.75 | $812.75 | $812.70 | |