| 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 | $228.70 | 12.111% | $256.3979 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.31 | 3.614% | $190.971 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.25 | 3.157% | $28.1103 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.65 | 3.820% | $109.6858 | $109.69 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.80 | 4.645% | $98.157 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.89 | 3.431% | $83.6653 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.50 | 9.578% | $182.4474 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.10 | $949.4347 | $949.45 | $949.40 | $949.50 | |