| 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 | $158.97 | 9.186% | $173.573 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 13.230% | $280.516 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 6.618% | $45.6858 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.70 | 4.240% | $249.8633 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.42 | 3.770% | $228.7298 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.43 | 8.780% | $6.9946 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.99 | 7.426% | $222.3611 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.10 | $1,207.7236 | $1,207.72 | $1,207.70 | $1,207.80 | |