| 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 | $197.59 | 5.196% | $207.8568 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.48 | 5.533% | $245.3431 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.91 | 7.182% | $42.7763 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.42 | 4.467% | $186.39 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.85 | 6.442% | $226.5618 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 12.451% | $146.1413 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.37 | 13.331% | $189.6821 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.58 | $1,244.7514 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.80 | |