| 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 | $218.47 | 10.549% | $241.5164 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 5.581% | $73.3471 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.65 | 9.212% | $187.4624 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.40 | 3.190% | $121.1451 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.35 | 6.685% | $224.4119 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.89 | 8.230% | $163.3082 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.82 | 11.465% | $245.0224 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.05 | $1,256.2135 | $1,256.22 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.10 | |