| 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 | $210.36 | 9.528% | $230.4031 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.35 | 9.369% | $255.2126 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.66 | 10.749% | $237.7338 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.79 | 12.444% | $221.2785 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.49 | 12.231% | $172.2634 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.90 | 5.430% | $103.216 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.28 | 11.271% | $67.0742 | $67.07 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.83 | $1,287.1816 | $1,287.17 | $1,287.15 | $1,287.20 | |