| 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 | $150.32 | 9.686% | $164.88 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.66 | 13.594% | $164.3251 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.49 | 9.270% | $266.0615 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.56 | 13.602% | $38.1248 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.88 | 13.227% | $246.699 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 11.570% | $186.8686 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.41 | 5.490% | $137.5695 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.81 | $1,204.5285 | $1,204.53 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.60 | |