| 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 | $216.49 | 9.596% | $237.2644 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.76 | 12.476% | $266.2982 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.53 | 13.680% | $252.9721 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.44 | 5.742% | $35.3601 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.78 | 9.415% | $193.4238 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.32 | 11.870% | $54.0556 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.61 | 12.602% | $278.8138 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.93 | $1,318.1880 | $1,318.18 | $1,318.10 | $1,318.30 | |