| 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 | $208.34 | 5.797% | $220.4175 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.86 | 6.500% | $226.6959 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.40 | 13.525% | $243.3976 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.36 | 13.221% | $89.8522 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 11.161% | $17.0187 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.70 | 8.197% | $253.9384 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.61 | 8.252% | $198.7615 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.58 | $1,250.0818 | $1,250.09 | $1,250.05 | $1,250.10 | |