| 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 | $178.87 | 6.300% | $190.1388 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.33 | 13.268% | $171.4085 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.70 | 7.749% | $252.8869 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 11.725% | $279.0332 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.28 | 13.177% | $249.3063 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.96 | 3.727% | $147.2508 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.95 | 7.478% | $186.958 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.84 | $1,476.9825 | $1,476.99 | $1,477.00 | $1,477.00 | |