| 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 | $178.53 | 5.313% | $188.0153 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.97 | 3.647% | $234.2111 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.46 | 13.295% | $213.5158 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.57 | 12.196% | $217.1778 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 11.400% | $263.2493 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.80 | 4.446% | $204.5053 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.70 | 11.331% | $263.5205 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.34 | $1,584.1951 | $1,584.21 | $1,584.15 | $1,584.10 | |