| 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 | $178.34 | 5.553% | $188.2432 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.34 | 13.436% | $260.1541 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.31 | 12.405% | $235.2749 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.68 | 6.195% | $233.2892 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.95 | 9.415% | $13.0751 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.49 | 3.739% | $188.2759 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.52 | 5.827% | $80.9788 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.63 | $1,199.2912 | $1,199.29 | $1,199.35 | $1,199.40 | |