| 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 | $164.27 | 13.332% | $186.1705 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.82 | 5.800% | $239.9756 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.40 | 4.329% | $186.1229 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.71 | 5.106% | $205.703 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.82 | 7.573% | $107.3794 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 7.697% | $172.2075 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.74 | 9.236% | $240.0352 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.66 | $1,337.5941 | $1,337.60 | $1,337.60 | $1,337.60 | |