| 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 | $208.40 | 5.266% | $219.3743 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.48 | 11.409% | $261.2318 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.36 | 11.608% | $213.5731 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.63 | 9.660% | $74.1631 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.90 | 10.838% | $81.9093 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.38 | 6.576% | $194.3733 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 9.686% | $271.3741 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.56 | $1,315.9990 | $1,315.98 | $1,315.90 | $1,316.10 | |