| 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 | $158.86 | 12.145% | $178.1535 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 10.347% | $175.2641 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.77 | 5.750% | $63.2068 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.37 | 5.148% | $58.2204 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.83 | 12.418% | $36.9068 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.72 | 3.472% | $124.9114 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.46 | 11.630% | $239.4017 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.84 | $876.0647 | $876.06 | $876.00 | $876.10 | |