| 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 | $200.36 | 9.244% | $218.8813 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.64 | 8.563% | $172.2243 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.33 | 5.827% | $162.2645 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.39 | 5.349% | $133.1506 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.69 | 7.270% | $231.3707 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.65 | 11.145% | $95.1957 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.96 | 11.770% | $217.9068 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.02 | $1,230.9939 | $1,230.99 | $1,230.95 | $1,231.10 | |