| 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 | $155.26 | 10.433% | $171.4583 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.76 | 10.226% | $178.3016 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.60 | 6.866% | $178.0388 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.25 | 10.384% | $260.7822 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.50 | 3.477% | $203.3323 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.33 | 7.845% | $53.1999 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.56 | 9.605% | $162.8292 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.26 | $1,207.9423 | $1,207.94 | $1,208.00 | $1,207.90 | |