| 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 | $153.65 | 12.736% | $173.2189 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.37 | 12.336% | $223.9643 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.79 | 4.761% | $196.7307 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.50 | 9.745% | $254.0597 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.98 | 4.726% | $157.0681 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.99 | 4.531% | $215.3234 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.78 | 12.394% | $24.4794 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.06 | $1,244.8445 | $1,244.84 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.90 | |