| 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 | $173.30 | 7.639% | $186.5384 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.46 | 13.470% | $197.9598 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.28 | 7.746% | $152.2235 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.43 | 12.705% | $177.4315 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.64 | 8.491% | $158.0063 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 10.279% | $263.3683 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.34 | 7.303% | $123.7633 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.27 | $1,259.2911 | $1,259.29 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.30 | |