| 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 | $176.28 | 3.597% | $182.6208 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.83 | 12.862% | $148.786 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.84 | 8.800% | $234.8339 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.77 | 13.710% | $128.2308 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 13.393% | $259.4318 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.33 | 5.867% | $152.7978 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.70 | 6.226% | $244.0011 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.54 | $1,350.7022 | $1,350.70 | $1,350.75 | $1,350.60 | |