| 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 | $184.58 | 12.850% | $208.2985 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.79 | 5.831% | $243.1891 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.84 | 9.220% | $230.2794 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.85 | 7.387% | $120.1124 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.97 | 11.750% | $225.7015 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.45 | 13.173% | $173.664 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.32 | 13.485% | $87.7466 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.80 | $1,288.9915 | $1,288.99 | $1,289.00 | $1,289.00 | |