| 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 | $171.48 | 8.501% | $186.0575 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.32 | 12.858% | $281.3776 | $281.38 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.40 | 11.873% | $195.1065 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.93 | 11.206% | $256.808 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.76 | 12.400% | $21.0862 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.91 | 5.491% | $129.659 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.80 | 12.148% | $179.2125 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.60 | $1,249.3073 | $1,249.32 | $1,249.30 | $1,249.40 | |