| 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 | $179.73 | 8.401% | $194.8291 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.57 | 7.108% | $265.1673 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.80 | 11.105% | $271.985 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.78 | 5.838% | $68.5619 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.71 | 4.777% | $41.6069 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.74 | 12.501% | $247.2097 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.93 | 11.784% | $138.5339 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.26 | $1,227.8938 | $1,227.90 | $1,227.90 | $1,227.90 | |