| 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 | $201.48 | 4.320% | $210.1839 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.94 | 7.493% | $237.495 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.90 | 6.484% | $189.435 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.47 | 12.771% | $72.7035 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.38 | 5.600% | $168.3053 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.80 | 6.318% | $191.1598 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.25 | 4.182% | $179.4535 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.22 | $1,248.7360 | $1,248.74 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |