| 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 | $215.82 | 12.148% | $242.0378 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.58 | 6.859% | $16.6486 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.57 | 12.226% | $135.3109 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.48 | 3.816% | $151.0315 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.39 | 11.670% | $220.4254 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 9.618% | $274.0231 | $274.02 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.54 | 8.567% | $269.8324 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.36 | $1,309.3097 | $1,309.31 | $1,309.35 | $1,309.10 | |