| 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 | $176.60 | 11.645% | $197.1651 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.75 | 11.692% | $150.505 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.80 | 13.565% | $66.7762 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.75 | 13.857% | $145.4523 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.93 | 10.368% | $103.6687 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.84 | 8.727% | $200.971 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.73 | 12.547% | $175.2694 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.40 | $1,039.8077 | $1,039.82 | $1,039.75 | $1,040.00 | |