| 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 | $142.56 | 13.795% | $162.2262 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.40 | 8.270% | $14.5082 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.38 | 10.394% | $195.8169 | $195.82 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.42 | 9.746% | $228.7326 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.25 | 11.226% | $278.3431 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.90 | 4.450% | $248.4866 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.79 | 6.431% | $217.96 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.70 | $1,346.0736 | $1,346.08 | $1,346.10 | $1,346.00 | |