| 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 | $159.50 | 11.817% | $178.3481 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.70 | 7.537% | $159.9075 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.95 | 3.591% | $86.9646 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.88 | 11.353% | $203.6424 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.57 | 7.238% | $171.1197 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.80 | 10.409% | $38.4223 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.78 | 6.843% | $211.3141 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.18 | $1,049.7187 | $1,049.71 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.60 | |