| 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 | $154.70 | 9.396% | $169.2356 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.46 | 8.503% | $36.3051 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.74 | 10.609% | $231.9913 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.32 | 5.505% | $176.531 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.81 | 12.376% | $158.2366 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.44 | 12.385% | $199.4159 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.49 | 12.706% | $117.7665 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.96 | $1,089.4820 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.40 | |