| 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 | $160.26 | 10.789% | $177.5505 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.46 | 6.790% | $192.7132 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.40 | 8.563% | $260.9855 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.28 | 3.804% | $149.7684 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.85 | 8.506% | $120.2789 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.86 | 6.272% | $251.7159 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.35 | 7.155% | $56.0956 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.46 | $1,209.1080 | $1,209.12 | $1,209.10 | $1,209.20 | |