| 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 | $225.95 | 13.600% | $256.6792 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.63 | 6.248% | $230.165 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.84 | 4.314% | $153.1747 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.27 | 3.488% | $73.7559 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.85 | 9.511% | $195.8604 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.71 | 9.723% | $249.8502 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.72 | 10.540% | $27.3255 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.97 | $1,186.8109 | $1,186.82 | $1,186.80 | $1,187.00 | |