| 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 | $235.70 | 6.825% | $251.7865 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.77 | 9.237% | $261.9176 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.76 | 4.110% | $39.3119 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.64 | 12.405% | $235.6458 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.99 | 5.803% | $173.5063 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.39 | 3.168% | $36.5112 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.66 | 13.510% | $186.9056 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.91 | $1,185.5849 | $1,185.60 | $1,185.55 | $1,185.50 | |