| 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 | $230.61 | 3.824% | $239.4285 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.84 | 13.599% | $209.9764 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.61 | 9.658% | $93.8782 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.83 | 11.701% | $253.3714 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.48 | 7.379% | $256.0774 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.46 | 5.669% | $76.5678 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.74 | 3.467% | $172.5209 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.57 | $1,301.8206 | $1,301.83 | $1,301.85 | $1,301.90 | |