| 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 | $178.48 | 13.601% | $202.7551 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.44 | 4.432% | $189.4814 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.98 | 3.668% | $66.3268 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.93 | 9.126% | $257.461 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.63 | 10.782% | $177.9491 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.54 | 12.700% | $8.4976 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 8.677% | $196.4337 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.75 | $1,098.9047 | $1,098.91 | $1,098.95 | $1,098.90 | |