| 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 | $195.44 | 11.798% | $218.498 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.93 | 11.533% | $239.7179 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.65 | 13.441% | $167.4956 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.63 | 10.528% | $248.279 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.58 | 12.873% | $156.4194 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.91 | 4.833% | $29.2589 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.67 | 5.261% | $157.5441 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.81 | $1,217.2129 | $1,217.22 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.20 | |