| 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 | $229.77 | 7.602% | $247.2371 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.64 | 3.526% | $173.551 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.97 | 8.769% | $118.5256 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.97 | 7.815% | $269.5052 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.43 | 5.505% | $64.8117 | $64.81 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.80 | 12.294% | $154.7411 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.28 | 4.250% | $170.2194 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.86 | $1,198.5911 | $1,198.60 | $1,198.60 | $1,198.50 | |