| 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 | $176.51 | 11.144% | $196.1803 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.31 | 5.741% | $163.1689 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.98 | 6.383% | $226.5745 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.77 | 8.587% | $61.6448 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.83 | 13.721% | $181.7603 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.90 | 8.337% | $237.1497 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.59 | 11.612% | $195.9795 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.89 | $1,262.4580 | $1,262.45 | $1,262.45 | $1,262.50 | |