| 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 | $217.34 | 8.773% | $236.4072 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.43 | 6.377% | $171.7244 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.64 | 9.354% | $44.4415 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.51 | 6.554% | $110.294 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.47 | 12.719% | $166.2267 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.39 | 12.107% | $252.678 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 4.185% | $186.0015 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.31 | $1,167.7733 | $1,167.77 | $1,167.80 | $1,167.70 | |