| 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 | $230.33 | 8.495% | $249.8965 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.93 | 11.477% | $195.0067 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.51 | 12.434% | $215.3224 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.92 | 7.329% | $80.4109 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.70 | 4.181% | $52.8198 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.69 | 9.130% | $176.4523 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.89 | 9.730% | $209.4636 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.97 | $1,179.3722 | $1,179.37 | $1,179.30 | $1,179.40 | |