| 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 | $232.95 | 5.677% | $246.1746 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.78 | 7.867% | $189.6086 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.31 | 12.523% | $156.7558 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.83 | 6.552% | $68.0121 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.25 | 10.220% | $144.6638 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.54 | 10.372% | $203.6805 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.28 | 6.774% | $196.7631 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.94 | $1,205.6585 | $1,205.65 | $1,205.60 | $1,205.80 | |