| 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 | $160.47 | 10.598% | $177.4766 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.58 | 5.636% | $92.516 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.74 | 6.548% | $41.2767 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.65 | 11.198% | $220.8948 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.62 | 6.467% | $243.4049 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.83 | 12.570% | $179.9206 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 9.408% | $204.21 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.54 | $1,159.6996 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | |