| 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 | $198.94 | 12.295% | $223.3997 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.54 | 4.470% | $208.4594 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 8.354% | $259.8437 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.79 | 6.276% | $55.0403 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.56 | 8.190% | $99.0588 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.32 | 4.425% | $220.6709 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.93 | 5.113% | $179.6697 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.89 | $1,246.1425 | $1,246.14 | $1,246.10 | $1,246.20 | |