| 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 | $177.87 | 13.723% | $202.2791 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 3.113% | $257.0607 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.58 | 8.789% | $258.4609 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.31 | 9.706% | $22.2813 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.63 | 9.822% | $195.0768 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.48 | 7.285% | $195.7737 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.63 | 6.646% | $81.7228 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.80 | $1,212.6553 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.80 | |