| 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 | $146.91 | 8.509% | $159.4106 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.37 | 5.111% | $183.2821 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.66 | 6.123% | $219.3138 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.98 | 12.554% | $163.1808 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.86 | 8.286% | $51.8257 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 9.167% | $236.2374 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.53 | 3.662% | $193.3607 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.71 | $1,206.6111 | $1,206.61 | $1,206.65 | $1,206.60 | |