| 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 | $183.83 | 12.193% | $206.2444 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.94 | 5.417% | $182.3082 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.49 | 6.390% | $132.4449 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.87 | 12.117% | $279.0256 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 5.339% | $166.7622 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.87 | 5.465% | $130.6395 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 13.823% | $270.5573 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.01 | $1,367.9821 | $1,367.98 | $1,368.00 | $1,367.90 | |