| 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 | $202.90 | 3.175% | $209.3421 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.48 | 7.439% | $251.923 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.28 | 7.383% | $152.7845 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.42 | 11.373% | $272.2179 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.25 | 11.458% | $19.2265 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.99 | 5.559% | $183.6621 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.48 | 11.689% | $149.0825 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.80 | $1,238.2386 | $1,238.23 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.20 | |