| 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 | $178.73 | 11.426% | $199.1517 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.84 | 7.607% | $263.465 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.82 | 6.446% | $253.1499 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.30 | 10.626% | $46.7948 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.37 | 6.120% | $237.0402 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.93 | 5.371% | $136.9085 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.71 | 10.450% | $145.4737 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.70 | $1,281.9838 | $1,281.98 | $1,281.95 | $1,282.00 | |