| 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 | $230.49 | 12.386% | $259.0385 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.46 | 5.690% | $201.2972 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.92 | 7.576% | $201.0811 | $201.08 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.26 | 3.296% | $127.3226 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.27 | 4.496% | $14.9116 | $14.91 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.68 | 3.221% | $159.6622 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.80 | 13.630% | $249.7587 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.88 | $1,213.0719 | $1,213.07 | $1,213.05 | $1,213.10 | |