| 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 | $156.50 | 8.801% | $170.2736 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 6.828% | $18.1073 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.80 | 12.192% | $234.2569 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.43 | 12.459% | $245.6442 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.49 | 5.445% | $110.1795 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.88 | 9.286% | $241.3909 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.42 | 3.475% | $256.0178 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.47 | $1,275.8702 | $1,275.87 | $1,275.85 | $1,275.90 | |