| 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 | $159.53 | 12.445% | $179.3835 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.50 | 13.251% | $187.4304 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.51 | 10.715% | $44.8506 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.60 | 11.861% | $194.1907 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.77 | 13.326% | $40.5367 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.36 | 12.492% | $102.7727 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 8.135% | $232.101 | $232.10 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.91 | $981.2656 | $981.26 | $981.30 | $981.30 | |