| 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 | $166.94 | 3.203% | $172.2871 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.34 | 13.462% | $208.0212 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.77 | 8.829% | $262.0276 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.47 | 13.566% | $207.2239 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 6.410% | $133.2998 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.31 | 7.347% | $164.5737 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.85 | 6.666% | $78.7728 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.95 | $1,226.2061 | $1,226.20 | $1,226.15 | $1,226.20 | |