| 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 | $160.45 | 7.311% | $172.1805 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.65 | 8.873% | $172.727 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.41 | 7.556% | $214.4774 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.68 | 7.391% | $67.3127 | $67.31 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.31 | 4.657% | $239.989 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.84 | 11.424% | $163.615 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.53 | 10.128% | $261.587 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.87 | $1,291.8886 | $1,291.90 | $1,291.95 | $1,291.90 | |