| 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 | $167.59 | 8.168% | $181.2788 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.83 | 12.721% | $46.024 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 13.350% | $250.0274 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.98 | 8.749% | $264.2383 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.46 | 8.607% | $125.3976 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.32 | 4.308% | $208.9498 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.95 | 11.176% | $161.1496 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.71 | $1,237.0655 | $1,237.07 | $1,237.10 | $1,236.90 | |