| 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 | $166.51 | 12.539% | $187.3887 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.57 | 9.566% | $259.2003 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.92 | 3.728% | $21.6999 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.37 | 8.675% | $268.8293 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 8.849% | $50.9196 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.51 | 3.342% | $144.1724 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.83 | 9.492% | $207.8487 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.49 | $1,140.0589 | $1,140.06 | $1,140.05 | $1,140.00 | |