| 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 | $186.32 | 11.780% | $208.2685 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.66 | 3.313% | $144.2869 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.36 | 13.458% | $145.6347 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.57 | 13.863% | $135.0074 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 5.780% | $121.4037 | $121.40 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.82 | 10.475% | $41.7816 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.83 | 10.336% | $68.2207 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.33 | $864.6035 | $864.60 | $864.60 | $864.60 | |