| 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 | $157.58 | 5.873% | $166.8347 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.90 | 8.646% | $239.999 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.56 | 3.371% | $214.5568 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.79 | 4.752% | $236.5195 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.52 | 11.867% | $197.4676 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.49 | 8.594% | $124.3293 | $124.33 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.90 | 7.157% | $209.9206 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.74 | $1,389.6275 | $1,389.63 | $1,389.60 | $1,389.60 | |