| 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 | $200.61 | 7.366% | $215.3869 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.38 | 4.144% | $250.3413 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.83 | 12.438% | $211.1923 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.99 | 4.406% | $117.9683 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.75 | 7.331% | $50.1772 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.57 | 9.171% | $263.7244 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.26 | 7.154% | $156.7234 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.39 | $1,265.5138 | $1,265.51 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.50 | |