| 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 | $209.27 | 4.153% | $217.961 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.53 | 12.833% | $221.7507 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.48 | 5.314% | $241.6746 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.75 | 13.326% | $145.9072 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.43 | 9.599% | $221.8613 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.51 | 6.839% | $39.0069 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.97 | 5.180% | $10.4864 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.94 | $1,098.6481 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.80 | |