| 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 | $225.94 | 6.870% | $241.4621 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.72 | 11.401% | $232.5162 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.93 | 4.131% | $206.1065 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.27 | 12.199% | $214.603 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.26 | 10.214% | $20.1251 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 5.285% | $129.0057 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.84 | 10.283% | $238.0348 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.49 | $1,281.8534 | $1,281.86 | $1,281.85 | $1,281.80 | |