| 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 | $201.55 | 5.466% | $212.5667 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.76 | 3.648% | $239.1781 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.95 | 12.605% | $257.8091 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.46 | 3.169% | $170.7034 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.71 | 9.402% | $228.3329 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.83 | 9.297% | $63.2065 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.69 | 11.353% | $119.916 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.95 | $1,291.7127 | $1,291.72 | $1,291.70 | $1,291.70 | |