| 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 | $202.54 | 4.509% | $211.6725 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.88 | 11.251% | $221.256 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.58 | 11.625% | $139.0624 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.67 | 7.287% | $153.0664 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.87 | 13.172% | $282.7829 | $282.78 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.78 | 12.418% | $77.3211 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.38 | 10.488% | $40.1955 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.70 | $1,125.3568 | $1,125.36 | $1,125.30 | $1,125.50 | |