| 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 | $207.30 | 5.427% | $218.5502 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 6.143% | $74.6185 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.85 | 8.733% | $260.7961 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.86 | 11.166% | $154.3651 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.25 | 8.830% | $184.1948 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.91 | 3.304% | $206.515 | $206.52 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.75 | 3.678% | $196.729 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.22 | $1,295.7687 | $1,295.78 | $1,295.75 | $1,295.80 | |