| 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 | $165.68 | 13.585% | $188.1876 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 5.424% | $151.0937 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.54 | 12.806% | $154.0253 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.94 | 4.649% | $218.6536 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.55 | 9.176% | $177.4656 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.27 | 8.534% | $269.4574 | $269.46 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.58 | 7.500% | $237.1235 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.88 | $1,396.0067 | $1,396.01 | $1,396.00 | $1,396.10 | |