| 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 | $195.53 | 12.699% | $220.3604 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.40 | 11.858% | $229.7563 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.78 | 10.719% | $245.5526 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.75 | 11.740% | $280.1881 | $280.19 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.85 | 12.657% | $37.0078 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.30 | 3.288% | $65.3813 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.36 | 8.209% | $212.4792 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.97 | $1,290.7257 | $1,290.73 | $1,290.75 | $1,290.90 | |