| 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 | $184.83 | 10.351% | $203.9618 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.91 | 7.289% | $159.764 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.94 | 10.174% | $225.7906 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.91 | 6.437% | $127.6286 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 10.336% | $173.0289 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.57 | 13.368% | $208.1096 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.34 | 7.812% | $158.8502 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.32 | $1,257.1337 | $1,257.13 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.20 | |