| 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 | $210.65 | 3.557% | $218.1428 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.61 | 10.213% | $256.3665 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.34 | 5.841% | $200.3993 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.39 | 13.486% | $18.6004 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.68 | 13.256% | $258.9938 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.40 | 10.847% | $42.5652 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.55 | 11.717% | $259.7979 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.62 | $1,254.8659 | $1,254.87 | $1,254.85 | $1,254.90 | |