| 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 | $171.60 | 5.783% | $181.5236 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.80 | 3.171% | $83.3622 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.83 | 8.830% | $201.1505 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.94 | 11.750% | $157.5005 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.78 | 4.826% | $239.8209 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 13.872% | $135.3938 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.88 | 4.647% | $210.2149 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.73 | $1,208.9664 | $1,208.95 | $1,208.90 | $1,209.00 | |