| 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 | $201.99 | 3.330% | $208.7163 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.50 | 9.869% | $127.9974 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.47 | 11.521% | $279.3266 | $279.33 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.39 | 9.328% | $126.1536 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 8.204% | $257.1035 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.90 | 12.810% | $100.2881 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.47 | 11.343% | $261.0659 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.33 | $1,360.6514 | $1,360.66 | $1,360.65 | $1,360.70 | |