| 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 | $200.31 | 10.508% | $221.3586 | $221.36 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.52 | 5.295% | $140.5899 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.86 | 11.424% | $109.0395 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.73 | 12.418% | $273.9964 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.56 | 12.483% | $23.1265 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 7.400% | $242.0474 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.44 | 6.848% | $220.577 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.79 | $1,230.7353 | $1,230.75 | $1,230.80 | $1,230.70 | |