| 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 | $223.82 | 5.807% | $236.8172 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.26 | 6.774% | $146.558 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.26 | 8.730% | $170.9888 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.97 | 7.533% | $138.6853 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.67 | 4.399% | $200.1016 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.37 | 5.566% | $162.9622 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.43 | 3.330% | $60.3757 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.78 | $1,116.4888 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.60 | |