| 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 | $205.94 | 6.310% | $218.9348 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.93 | 10.728% | $237.9877 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.51 | 9.700% | $182.6615 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.83 | 12.401% | $52.6374 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 6.657% | $264.8613 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.61 | 4.594% | $229.6989 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.26 | 13.707% | $182.2268 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.41 | $1,369.0084 | $1,369.01 | $1,369.05 | $1,369.00 | |