| 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 | $236.78 | 5.342% | $249.4288 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.32 | 12.266% | $163.145 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.29 | 12.792% | $118.7587 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.40 | 7.516% | $86.4429 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 4.804% | $246.8973 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.93 | 4.206% | $171.867 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.40 | 9.450% | $160.2348 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.70 | $1,196.7745 | $1,196.78 | $1,196.80 | $1,196.70 | |