| 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 | $179.32 | 5.533% | $189.2418 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.76 | 9.769% | $246.7168 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.85 | 13.578% | $259.9233 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.96 | 11.425% | $87.9812 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.44 | 7.745% | $164.2465 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.50 | 12.303% | $199.3378 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.62 | 6.506% | $39.0025 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.45 | $1,186.4499 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.30 | |