| 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 | $129.60 | 11.500% | $144.504 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.82 | 5.126% | $177.4737 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.90 | 10.668% | $183.5982 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.70 | 5.552% | $134.7899 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.44 | 4.580% | $119.6814 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.79 | 9.331% | $238.112 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 3.448% | $258.1028 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.75 | $1,256.2620 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.30 | |