| 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 | $154.53 | 11.613% | $172.4756 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.81 | 5.471% | $245.547 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.86 | 9.788% | $220.5202 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.89 | 8.248% | $220.7068 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.30 | 7.816% | $205.1738 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.39 | 5.386% | $13.0573 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.74 | 5.648% | $161.3668 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.52 | $1,238.8475 | $1,238.86 | $1,238.80 | $1,238.90 | |