| 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 | $236.33 | 8.453% | $256.307 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.93 | 3.380% | $190.1468 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.45 | 4.128% | $217.0548 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.38 | 11.205% | $81.6022 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.34 | 13.665% | $182.2505 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.66 | 8.609% | $207.0739 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.58 | 12.790% | $142.7696 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.67 | $1,277.2048 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.30 | |