| 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 | $212.70 | 7.817% | $229.3268 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.27 | 13.137% | $261.6519 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.28 | 6.619% | $202.8746 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.90 | 11.868% | $273.9647 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.57 | 10.312% | $49.1661 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.79 | 4.786% | $184.2033 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.69 | 10.840% | $59.51 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.20 | $1,260.6974 | $1,260.69 | $1,260.65 | $1,260.80 | |