| 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 | $180.59 | 3.464% | $186.8456 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.83 | 8.478% | $236.2976 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.80 | 6.415% | $212.6172 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.52 | 12.445% | $45.5627 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 11.403% | $270.2637 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.98 | 7.111% | $187.4228 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.80 | 11.710% | $216.494 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.12 | $1,355.5036 | $1,355.50 | $1,355.45 | $1,355.50 | |