| 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 | $183.75 | 11.159% | $204.2547 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.66 | 4.472% | $81.133 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.25 | 12.766% | $258.5161 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.94 | 6.253% | $23.3119 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.71 | 7.695% | $38.4579 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.70 | 13.814% | $161.2744 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.60 | 11.384% | $203.3872 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.61 | $970.3352 | $970.33 | $970.30 | $970.40 | |