| 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 | $178.72 | 4.862% | $187.4094 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.48 | 5.739% | $152.7717 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.77 | 5.106% | $253.0637 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.93 | 13.761% | $82.9659 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.66 | 10.501% | $213.9962 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.96 | 10.720% | $191.5013 | $191.50 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.41 | 9.241% | $246.2401 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.93 | $1,327.9483 | $1,327.95 | $1,327.90 | $1,328.00 | |