| 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 | $205.84 | 3.531% | $213.1082 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.88 | 8.619% | $244.2624 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.70 | 3.803% | $193.8002 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.84 | 13.507% | $281.3157 | $281.32 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.35 | 12.281% | $162.0776 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.52 | 13.140% | $44.7129 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.90 | 4.454% | $139.8639 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.03 | $1,279.1409 | $1,279.14 | $1,279.10 | $1,279.20 | |