| 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 | $216.90 | 6.862% | $231.7837 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 12.621% | $160.2597 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.91 | 7.190% | $177.8389 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.47 | 4.277% | $210.0869 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.36 | 3.210% | $100.4853 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.77 | 5.461% | $210.6794 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.80 | 4.269% | $188.5184 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.51 | $1,279.6523 | $1,279.66 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.70 | |