| 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 | $199.57 | 10.429% | $220.3832 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.34 | 8.192% | $186.4581 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.88 | 11.251% | $275.769 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.51 | 13.605% | $280.0477 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.66 | 11.346% | $204.4981 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.49 | 8.355% | $234.5777 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.50 | 9.147% | $261.4071 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,505.95 | $1,663.1409 | $1,663.15 | $1,663.15 | $1,663.20 | |