| 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 | $202.38 | 8.303% | $219.1836 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.48 | 8.645% | $176.5264 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.49 | 3.276% | $200.8615 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.26 | 10.715% | $164.1461 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 7.174% | $17.5444 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.49 | 7.795% | $256.0023 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.91 | 5.647% | $257.6836 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.38 | $1,291.9479 | $1,291.94 | $1,292.00 | $1,291.90 | |