| 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 | $183.81 | 13.545% | $208.7071 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.80 | 5.616% | $164.5497 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.84 | 6.855% | $268.0351 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.85 | 12.460% | $84.1763 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 13.594% | $150.5007 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 10.480% | $188.5783 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.56 | 4.867% | $145.3037 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.04 | $1,209.8509 | $1,209.86 | $1,209.90 | $1,209.80 | |