| 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 | $164.48 | 8.385% | $178.2716 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.85 | 10.819% | $135.033 | $135.03 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 13.466% | $223.2103 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.35 | 13.684% | $104.9872 | $104.99 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.99 | 7.441% | $268.5918 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.52 | 12.232% | $255.3502 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.70 | 12.259% | $47.9346 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.61 | $1,213.3787 | $1,213.37 | $1,213.40 | $1,213.40 | |