| 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 | $163.32 | 6.232% | $173.4981 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 3.446% | $256.2771 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.59 | 9.195% | $39.9545 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.66 | 12.373% | $279.4267 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.92 | 13.870% | $102.3919 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.58 | 9.668% | $195.8451 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.37 | 13.783% | $136.9606 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.18 | $1,184.3540 | $1,184.36 | $1,184.40 | $1,184.40 | |