| 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 | $180.87 | 12.682% | $203.8079 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.38 | 4.465% | $259.4702 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.46 | 10.796% | $266.4201 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.87 | 9.718% | $38.2587 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.71 | 5.835% | $146.8037 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.56 | 3.764% | $181.1304 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.41 | 6.113% | $19.5354 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.26 | $1,115.4264 | $1,115.43 | $1,115.40 | $1,115.40 | |