| 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 | $158.79 | 12.445% | $178.5514 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.41 | 4.842% | $88.4971 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.30 | 6.445% | $47.1551 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.66 | 9.550% | $108.082 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.50 | 3.620% | $43.0023 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.47 | 12.535% | $281.8664 | $281.87 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.96 | 8.204% | $84.3558 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.09 | $831.5101 | $831.52 | $831.50 | $831.70 | |