| 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 | $177.58 | 12.863% | $200.4221 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.88 | 13.382% | $88.3019 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.72 | 13.782% | $234.0723 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 9.457% | $181.2389 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.55 | 4.723% | $252.9584 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.50 | 6.403% | $55.8616 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.38 | 4.219% | $178.6105 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.19 | $1,191.4657 | $1,191.46 | $1,191.40 | $1,191.50 | |