| 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 | $249.97 | 6.484% | $266.1781 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.53 | 11.804% | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.75 | 6.352% | $237.9626 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.39 | 7.108% | $181.4302 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.59 | 9.280% | $62.9344 | $62.93 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.59 | 4.668% | $189.0199 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.63 | 11.636% | $133.5501 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.45 | $1,335.5253 | $1,335.52 | $1,335.55 | $1,335.60 | |