| 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 | $201.98 | 8.121% | $218.3828 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.94 | 7.770% | $174.5227 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.97 | 13.118% | $93.854 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.34 | 7.166% | $256.4911 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.44 | 8.805% | $136.485 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.68 | 10.791% | $210.1484 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.33 | 9.870% | $228.8922 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.68 | $1,318.7762 | $1,318.77 | $1,318.80 | $1,318.80 | |