| 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 | $142.82 | 9.356% | $156.1822 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.48 | 8.122% | $236.2249 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 7.751% | $259.055 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.81 | 11.703% | $212.0235 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.89 | 3.480% | $222.3682 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.77 | 5.835% | $33.6238 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.41 | 5.630% | $248.6636 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.60 | $1,368.1412 | $1,368.13 | $1,368.05 | $1,368.20 | |