| 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 | $168.60 | 11.752% | $188.4139 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.33 | 8.627% | $265.4083 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.67 | 3.688% | $185.2593 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.68 | 5.599% | $173.9004 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 12.253% | $236.8426 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.60 | 4.761% | $46.7234 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 10.540% | $242.0163 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.81 | $1,338.5642 | $1,338.56 | $1,338.50 | $1,338.50 | |