| 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 | $148.48 | 4.663% | $155.4036 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.38 | 12.253% | $177.7863 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.83 | 5.825% | $211.4701 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.72 | 8.415% | $252.3034 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.44 | 5.271% | $126.7884 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.60 | 10.513% | $143.2248 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.99 | 7.827% | $210.2519 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.44 | $1,277.2285 | $1,277.22 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.30 | |