| 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 | $234.32 | 7.178% | $251.1395 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.91 | 13.331% | $217.4935 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 12.127% | $195.0001 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 6.475% | $169.8276 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.84 | 9.368% | $137.6287 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.87 | 10.196% | $138.7037 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.63 | 11.438% | $51.9635 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.98 | $1,161.7566 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.80 | $1,161.70 | |