| 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 | $166.71 | 4.611% | $174.397 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.27 | 12.194% | $238.1542 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 13.752% | $190.6711 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.98 | 12.416% | $150.615 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.86 | 6.342% | $60.4661 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 3.691% | $222.2617 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 8.119% | $225.1903 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.07 | $1,261.7554 | $1,261.76 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.90 | |