| 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 | $157.42 | 12.771% | $177.5241 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.69 | 5.109% | $184.666 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 13.228% | $224.9274 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.47 | 13.662% | $180.1202 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.64 | 8.455% | $259.9016 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.35 | 11.409% | $180.8725 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.44 | 7.529% | $39.1836 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.66 | $1,247.1954 | $1,247.19 | $1,247.15 | $1,247.20 | |