| 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 | $235.40 | 5.370% | $248.041 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 9.575% | $41.4632 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.32 | 6.269% | $183.1227 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.91 | 6.541% | $240.6868 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.28 | 12.216% | $166.3939 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.97 | 13.701% | $151.1882 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.71 | 13.243% | $174.0658 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.43 | $1,204.9616 | $1,204.96 | $1,204.95 | $1,205.00 | |