| 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 | $175.98 | 6.494% | $187.4081 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.77 | 12.804% | $242.2692 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.64 | 10.259% | $269.7376 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.31 | 5.337% | $120.4107 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 3.524% | $32.8378 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.44 | 10.185% | $156.9475 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.66 | 12.500% | $204.3675 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.52 | $1,213.9784 | $1,213.99 | $1,213.95 | $1,213.90 | |