| 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 | $232.89 | 6.342% | $247.6599 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.96 | 4.215% | $161.4916 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.78 | 9.321% | $169.207 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.28 | 3.742% | $137.2299 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.79 | 4.572% | $20.6948 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.68 | 12.648% | $41.3193 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 13.665% | $201.7781 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.90 | $979.3806 | $979.38 | $979.40 | $979.40 | |