| 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 | $187.99 | 4.784% | $196.9834 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.85 | 11.536% | $277.5573 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.76 | 7.712% | $14.8212 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.27 | 13.370% | $160.1578 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.29 | 13.337% | $178.2678 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.55 | 12.276% | $280.1848 | $280.18 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.73 | 10.377% | $250.2578 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.44 | $1,358.2301 | $1,358.23 | $1,358.20 | $1,358.40 | |