| 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 | $220.82 | 9.780% | $242.4162 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.35 | 10.865% | $205.4883 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.95 | 3.248% | $172.3725 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 12.492% | $182.7658 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.34 | 9.464% | $254.3287 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 6.400% | $238.602 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.37 | 13.657% | $125.4432 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.55 | $1,421.4167 | $1,421.42 | $1,421.40 | $1,421.40 | |