| 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 | $233.26 | 4.364% | $243.4395 | $243.44 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.36 | 8.789% | $199.4755 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.42 | 3.126% | $242.7792 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.75 | 10.666% | $204.4554 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 7.576% | $17.707 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.42 | 10.395% | $124.1061 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.84 | 7.356% | $217.7609 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.51 | $1,249.7236 | $1,249.74 | $1,249.75 | $1,249.80 | |