| 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 | $167.68 | 12.430% | $188.5226 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.39 | 5.573% | $132.378 | $132.38 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.68 | 5.190% | $239.4966 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.98 | 3.589% | $96.3171 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.65 | 6.183% | $176.954 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.61 | 11.704% | $158.184 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.46 | 9.838% | $153.1801 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.45 | $1,145.0324 | $1,145.03 | $1,145.05 | $1,145.10 | |