| 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 | $156.90 | 12.308% | $176.2113 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.48 | 9.450% | $203.0079 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.91 | 7.618% | $22.5029 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.60 | 3.615% | $199.5625 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.63 | 11.228% | $171.9919 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.45 | 7.798% | $205.3013 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.80 | 7.740% | $262.6701 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.77 | $1,241.2479 | $1,241.24 | $1,241.20 | $1,241.30 | |