| 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 | $178.53 | 6.700% | $190.4915 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.75 | 6.736% | $218.542 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 11.755% | $266.4351 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.63 | 10.207% | $129.6365 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.50 | 13.782% | $148.4855 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.45 | 7.524% | $116.6098 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.62 | 10.592% | $235.1407 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.89 | $1,305.3411 | $1,305.35 | $1,305.40 | $1,305.20 | |