| 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 | $213.79 | 9.675% | $234.4742 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.50 | 8.786% | $138.7022 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.47 | 7.850% | $247.4834 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.27 | 4.368% | $185.0132 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 6.321% | $18.4148 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.52 | 12.190% | $237.3043 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.83 | 12.656% | $201.4627 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.70 | $1,262.8548 | $1,262.83 | $1,262.80 | $1,262.90 | |