| 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 | $211.47 | 6.268% | $224.7249 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.32 | 12.121% | $225.722 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.57 | 5.111% | $207.6678 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.31 | 8.750% | $239.5871 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.73 | 3.512% | $251.2547 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.69 | 7.799% | $77.2811 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.55 | 4.200% | $58.9251 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.64 | $1,285.1627 | $1,285.16 | $1,285.15 | $1,285.20 | |