| 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 | $197.41 | 7.585% | $212.3835 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.30 | 8.652% | $119.8432 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 4.710% | $240.4351 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.68 | 5.473% | $247.524 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.49 | 5.614% | $170.556 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.27 | 12.647% | $60.0071 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.91 | 8.151% | $165.3737 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.68 | $1,216.1226 | $1,216.12 | $1,216.10 | $1,216.10 | |