| 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 | $218.50 | 12.579% | $245.9851 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.65 | 8.732% | $200.7736 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.27 | 10.194% | $46.579 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.53 | 7.153% | $163.4405 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.86 | 10.536% | $131.3831 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.43 | 8.687% | $176.5403 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.32 | 5.842% | $169.6859 | $169.69 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.56 | $1,134.3875 | $1,134.39 | $1,134.45 | $1,134.40 | |