| 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 | $158.25 | 12.825% | $178.5456 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.79 | 8.215% | $223.7778 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.63 | 3.735% | $144.8452 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 9.224% | $81.6996 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.48 | 5.188% | $11.0237 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.97 | 6.382% | $246.7743 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.28 | 6.776% | $210.6477 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.20 | $1,097.3139 | $1,097.32 | $1,097.30 | $1,097.20 | |