| 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 | $148.55 | 13.377% | $168.4215 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.94 | 3.801% | $239.718 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.50 | 9.756% | $102.6219 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 9.120% | $197.2562 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.30 | 4.295% | $255.8356 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.89 | 4.470% | $183.7523 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.68 | 10.807% | $79.4265 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.63 | $1,227.0320 | $1,227.04 | $1,227.00 | $1,227.00 | |