| 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 | $230.45 | 13.429% | $261.3971 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.49 | 4.835% | $253.166 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.94 | 8.664% | $44.487 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.41 | 8.244% | $195.283 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.39 | 7.721% | $178.1598 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.88 | 10.633% | $158.0724 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.62 | 3.851% | $198.9993 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.18 | $1,289.5646 | $1,289.57 | $1,289.55 | $1,289.70 | |