| 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 | $192.27 | 8.273% | $208.1765 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 5.636% | $175.0389 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.77 | 12.377% | $150.3267 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.32 | 12.652% | $154.6937 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.72 | 3.255% | $247.5229 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.32 | 7.466% | $74.4954 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.51 | 12.660% | $229.2744 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.61 | $1,239.5285 | $1,239.53 | $1,239.55 | $1,239.50 | |