| 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 | $236.41 | 9.191% | $258.1384 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.75 | 8.625% | $225.6684 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.43 | 12.494% | $144.476 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.95 | 13.479% | $280.2364 | $280.24 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.74 | 11.102% | $183.0294 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.38 | 11.503% | $17.1492 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.29 | 4.848% | $79.9885 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.95 | $1,188.6863 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.60 | |