| 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 | $185.75 | 12.204% | $208.4189 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.40 | 5.180% | $178.1749 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.51 | 7.590% | $128.5808 | $128.58 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.84 | 13.178% | $192.2215 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.78 | 10.578% | $209.8549 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.42 | 12.322% | $240.8408 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.57 | 5.600% | $118.8739 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.27 | $1,276.9657 | $1,276.95 | $1,276.90 | $1,277.00 | |