| 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 | $215.82 | 12.547% | $242.8989 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.57 | 3.310% | $177.249 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.63 | 12.240% | $71.4183 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.84 | 4.387% | $251.4057 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.94 | 4.209% | $112.4832 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.31 | 8.786% | $178.7463 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 12.265% | $225.4393 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.92 | $1,259.6407 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.50 | |