| 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 | $175.99 | 12.505% | $197.9975 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.66 | 11.420% | $18.5626 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.88 | 8.674% | $72.6812 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.61 | 4.358% | $140.4763 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.29 | 6.241% | $254.2241 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.94 | 8.703% | $174.9466 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.53 | 5.737% | $221.5507 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.90 | $1,080.4390 | $1,080.44 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.50 | |