| 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 | $202.97 | 7.785% | $218.7712 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 7.180% | $51.1463 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.31 | 8.564% | $50.276 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.56 | 6.685% | $94.4802 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.68 | 3.443% | $199.314 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.41 | 3.744% | $241.1114 | $241.11 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.61 | 3.535% | $259.4691 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.26 | $1,114.5682 | $1,114.57 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.60 | |