| 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 | $217.73 | 12.750% | $245.4906 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.75 | 3.500% | $126.0113 | $126.01 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.69 | 8.622% | $39.8534 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.44 | 13.142% | $137.3996 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.88 | 3.775% | $196.0102 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.97 | 3.767% | $177.4104 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.47 | 10.408% | $252.2492 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.93 | $1,174.4247 | $1,174.42 | $1,174.40 | $1,174.40 | |