| 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 | $6.59 | 9.199% | $7.1962 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.77 | 11.725% | $241.069 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.36 | 4.837% | $166.0199 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.76 | 11.391% | $205.806 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 10.846% | $275.1863 | $275.19 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.70 | 8.520% | $237.3332 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.40 | 10.780% | $84.6359 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.84 | $1,217.2465 | $1,217.26 | $1,217.25 | $1,217.20 | |