| 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 | $177.78 | 12.788% | $200.5145 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.45 | 7.198% | $238.462 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.88 | 13.543% | $31.6558 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.64 | 11.335% | $143.2213 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.82 | 8.202% | $122.0735 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.40 | 4.341% | $161.1025 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.95 | 6.549% | $91.5789 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.92 | $988.6085 | $988.60 | $988.55 | $988.70 | |