| 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 | $155.74 | 4.254% | $162.3652 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 7.632% | $70.2622 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.32 | 8.564% | $256.5584 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 3.375% | $203.5144 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.98 | 6.752% | $227.3604 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.44 | 8.714% | $18.9597 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.68 | 8.197% | $254.9987 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.31 | $1,194.0190 | $1,194.02 | $1,193.95 | $1,194.20 | |