| 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 | $158.60 | 11.239% | $176.4251 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.31 | 11.852% | $90.9469 | $90.95 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.51 | 5.402% | $150.2084 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.93 | 6.526% | $246.0005 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 5.820% | $264.4971 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.73 | 4.228% | $12.2259 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.63 | 8.386% | $248.8868 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.66 | $1,189.1907 | $1,189.21 | $1,189.25 | $1,189.10 | |