| 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 | $199.87 | 8.298% | $216.4552 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.28 | 10.599% | $180.586 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.82 | 10.226% | $25.1536 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.56 | 8.839% | $51.7638 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 13.636% | $238.2038 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.79 | 3.668% | $238.2187 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 12.746% | $261.5031 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.88 | $1,211.8842 | $1,211.88 | $1,211.85 | $1,212.00 | |