| 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 | $200.59 | 4.271% | $209.1572 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.25 | 11.785% | $71.8219 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.51 | 3.244% | $244.1824 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.41 | 7.140% | $81.8657 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.78 | 12.393% | $39.0903 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.69 | 13.822% | $278.5111 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.62 | 8.376% | $248.853 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.85 | $1,173.4816 | $1,173.48 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.60 | |