| 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 | $177.76 | 9.835% | $195.2427 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.56 | 13.745% | $279.3122 | $279.31 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.63 | 9.199% | $132.8187 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.41 | 10.601% | $258.1538 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.67 | 9.834% | $52.3579 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.79 | 12.300% | $88.4812 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.31 | 13.656% | $169.6998 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.13 | $1,176.0663 | $1,176.06 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.10 | |