| 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 | $179.84 | 8.169% | $194.5311 | $194.53 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.75 | 11.149% | $264.2567 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.65 | 6.646% | $84.9435 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.80 | 12.505% | $234.9104 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.73 | 3.784% | $163.6985 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.94 | 10.594% | $222.2276 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.45 | 4.169% | $112.9713 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.16 | $1,277.5391 | $1,277.54 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.50 | |