| 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 | $142.83 | 13.750% | $162.4691 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.44 | 12.158% | $266.308 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 6.428% | $145.4551 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.82 | 12.674% | $276.9752 | $276.98 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.42 | 9.257% | $96.605 | $96.61 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.34 | 9.402% | $209.3298 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.57 | 3.629% | $209.9213 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.09 | $1,367.0635 | $1,367.08 | $1,367.05 | $1,367.10 | |