| 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 | $209.93 | 3.853% | $218.0186 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.48 | 9.342% | $149.23 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.31 | 8.420% | $181.3975 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.54 | 5.104% | $193.9589 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.78 | 5.639% | $150.8314 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 4.580% | $239.4673 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.98 | 6.804% | $237.0835 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.00 | $1,369.9872 | $1,369.99 | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | |