| 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 | $153.88 | 11.868% | $172.1425 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.63 | 12.321% | $144.4785 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.25 | 4.425% | $101.5533 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.55 | 13.631% | $283.5662 | $283.57 | $283.55 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.26 | 3.302% | $211.0047 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.25 | 10.237% | $250.5136 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.79 | 6.807% | $73.4725 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.61 | $1,236.7313 | $1,236.72 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.80 | |