| 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 | $159.65 | 9.768% | $175.2446 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 5.443% | $80.0101 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.48 | 7.493% | $224.1014 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.91 | 11.256% | $182.3597 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.91 | 8.301% | $242.4968 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.29 | 3.334% | $34.3999 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.35 | 8.608% | $211.0796 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.47 | $1,149.6921 | $1,149.69 | $1,149.70 | $1,149.70 | |