| 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 | $160.33 | 9.452% | $175.4844 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.50 | 12.140% | $219.2337 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.43 | 6.733% | $61.2968 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.25 | 5.200% | $241.171 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.89 | 10.537% | $105.9939 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.50 | 11.216% | $207.4178 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.52 | 6.380% | $220.7598 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.42 | $1,231.3574 | $1,231.35 | $1,231.35 | $1,231.40 | |