| 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 | $177.91 | 11.563% | $198.4817 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.73 | 4.232% | $96.6543 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.78 | 8.786% | $136.831 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 10.540% | $154.4797 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 10.787% | $184.549 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.54 | 11.188% | $240.7665 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 4.812% | $121.4142 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.13 | $1,133.1764 | $1,133.17 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | |