| 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 | $178.92 | 13.687% | $203.4088 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.85 | 5.838% | $193.5248 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.75 | 12.493% | $221.33 | $221.33 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.67 | 4.111% | $227.6595 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 3.116% | $86.4215 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.50 | 8.726% | $67.9538 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.33 | 11.824% | $237.4359 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.83 | $1,237.7343 | $1,237.73 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.70 | |