| 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 | $118.30 | 12.700% | $133.3241 | $133.32 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.62 | 12.487% | $186.301 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.28 | 3.700% | $44.8814 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.71 | 11.444% | $191.3605 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.82 | 12.544% | $197.8749 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.70 | 13.360% | $42.7367 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.52 | 10.648% | $259.4917 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.95 | $1,055.9703 | $1,055.96 | $1,055.95 | $1,056.00 | |