| 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 | $26.83 | 11.408% | $29.8908 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.93 | 4.774% | $166.5173 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.96 | 5.185% | $234.5205 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.63 | 13.109% | $246.1591 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.36 | 6.159% | $264.7181 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.53 | 3.470% | $22.2771 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.86 | 12.254% | $247.9242 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.10 | $1,212.0071 | $1,212.01 | $1,211.95 | $1,212.00 | |