| 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 | $235.94 | 7.408% | $253.4184 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.28 | 9.666% | $177.966 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.32 | 5.223% | $122.3954 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.80 | 8.435% | $178.7009 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.47 | 5.731% | $22.7004 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.90 | 11.191% | $102.1845 | $102.18 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.63 | 8.562% | $235.1779 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.34 | $1,092.5435 | $1,092.55 | $1,092.55 | $1,092.60 | |