| 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 | $172.68 | 12.504% | $194.2719 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.43 | 13.531% | $84.5011 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 3.172% | $81.0313 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.46 | 9.332% | $131.7013 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.69 | 5.263% | $247.0417 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.53 | 9.794% | $39.0098 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.78 | 7.619% | $264.506 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.11 | $1,042.0631 | $1,042.06 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.00 | |