| 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 | $176.57 | 11.271% | $196.4712 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.28 | 11.578% | $245.784 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.75 | 12.548% | $213.5598 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.28 | 5.199% | $65.5179 | $65.52 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 13.287% | $210.2833 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.81 | 7.276% | $136.0367 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.36 | 6.396% | $147.2095 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.67 | $1,214.8624 | $1,214.86 | $1,214.85 | $1,214.90 | |