| 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 | $235.81 | 6.350% | $250.7839 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.70 | 3.632% | $163.4277 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.40 | 12.387% | $257.8158 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.47 | 10.470% | $173.9571 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.39 | 10.307% | $234.281 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.95 | 11.398% | $36.7056 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.33 | 9.423% | $174.3437 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.05 | $1,291.3148 | $1,291.32 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.30 | |