| 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 | $170.36 | 10.495% | $188.2393 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.82 | 5.629% | $243.8129 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.81 | 13.596% | $197.4412 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.48 | 7.516% | $129.5353 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.78 | 11.416% | $154.6231 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.39 | 11.555% | $145.4566 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.39 | 9.219% | $189.3748 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.03 | $1,248.4832 | $1,248.48 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.40 | |