| 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 | $233.74 | 8.426% | $253.4349 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.99 | 8.242% | $186.1654 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.44 | 12.864% | $188.9795 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.48 | 8.784% | $78.8466 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.62 | 4.225% | $55.8854 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.29 | 10.148% | $67.5097 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 11.261% | $257.7361 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.21 | $1,088.5576 | $1,088.57 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.50 | |