| 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 | $191.64 | 7.193% | $205.4247 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.25 | 11.155% | $68.0824 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.61 | 13.805% | $277.2404 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.31 | 8.233% | $120.4742 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.50 | 7.834% | $175.2303 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 13.597% | $262.8635 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 5.850% | $245.9425 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.06 | $1,355.2580 | $1,355.24 | $1,355.25 | $1,355.20 | |