| 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 | $174.86 | 6.696% | $186.5686 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.69 | 10.324% | $145.2857 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.70 | 12.602% | $227.1182 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.61 | 4.405% | $15.2536 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.78 | 10.680% | $142.5337 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.25 | 12.474% | $274.7177 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.63 | 6.514% | $245.6532 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.52 | $1,237.1307 | $1,237.13 | $1,237.10 | $1,237.20 | |