| 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 | $237.27 | 6.154% | $251.8716 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.65 | 6.833% | $79.7508 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.34 | 7.852% | $181.5581 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.41 | 13.128% | $73.997 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.52 | 5.699% | $200.3207 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.27 | 7.116% | $90.2667 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.99 | 11.472% | $156.0497 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.45 | $1,033.8146 | $1,033.82 | $1,033.75 | $1,033.90 | |