| 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 | $233.87 | 3.677% | $242.4694 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.89 | 10.141% | $212.451 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.71 | 12.238% | $188.2343 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.81 | 8.542% | $145.2401 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.89 | 5.637% | $171.0157 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.32 | 10.810% | $203.1369 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.52 | 7.194% | $227.8087 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.01 | $1,390.3561 | $1,390.36 | $1,390.35 | $1,390.30 | |