| 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 | $179.77 | 12.356% | $201.9824 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.60 | 8.715% | $244.1739 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.50 | 6.354% | $83.4879 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.28 | 13.398% | $278.1426 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.55 | 8.274% | $159.7583 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 3.302% | $157.8971 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.31 | 6.449% | $205.7766 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.86 | $1,331.2188 | $1,331.22 | $1,331.25 | $1,331.30 | |