| 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 | $201.78 | 9.378% | $220.7029 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.99 | 5.538% | $162.518 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 8.314% | $203.2512 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.27 | 9.331% | $238.6368 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.84 | 4.873% | $27.0992 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.69 | 7.658% | $214.9823 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 12.344% | $264.5589 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.71 | $1,331.7493 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.80 | |