| 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 | $9.50 | 7.577% | $10.2198 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.33 | 3.320% | $188.3834 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.69 | 13.676% | $188.3498 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.30 | 5.406% | $160.5333 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.70 | 13.238% | $162.723 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.43 | 7.716% | $212.6637 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.68 | 13.580% | $255.1915 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.63 | $1,178.0645 | $1,178.05 | $1,178.05 | $1,178.00 | |