| 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 | $243.72 | 7.205% | $261.28 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.50 | 9.745% | $222.2336 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.53 | 12.498% | $189.5929 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.44 | 8.504% | $229.4209 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.91 | 7.467% | $151.4317 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.46 | 6.231% | $257.5677 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.70 | 10.369% | $273.384 | $273.38 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.26 | $1,584.9108 | $1,584.90 | $1,584.95 | $1,584.90 | |