| 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 | $175.91 | 9.850% | $193.2371 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 8.149% | $81.5443 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.50 | 11.453% | $263.5863 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.96 | 13.369% | $31.698 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.51 | 4.841% | $249.0079 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.62 | 11.588% | $269.6189 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.32 | 8.309% | $185.555 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.22 | $1,274.2475 | $1,274.26 | $1,274.25 | $1,274.20 | |