| 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 | $208.25 | 4.630% | $217.892 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.36 | 8.788% | $249.5162 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 12.819% | $244.5803 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.59 | 9.174% | $140.3868 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.46 | 12.616% | $130.0264 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.94 | 11.595% | $45.687 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.29 | 13.450% | $207.9425 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.68 | $1,236.0312 | $1,236.04 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.00 | |