| 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 | $234.36 | 6.360% | $249.2653 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.73 | 7.651% | $118.1254 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.75 | 7.470% | $170.6086 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.70 | 4.273% | $177.994 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.38 | 5.589% | $210.5233 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.25 | 4.538% | $126.7523 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.75 | 3.597% | $229.7263 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.92 | $1,282.9952 | $1,283.00 | $1,283.00 | $1,283.00 | |