| 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 | $202.82 | 7.120% | $217.2608 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.36 | 11.772% | $215.0046 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.28 | 8.161% | $169.034 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.72 | 5.319% | $212.4495 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.54 | 3.585% | $129.0048 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.80 | 13.125% | $40.4988 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.63 | 6.255% | $140.926 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.15 | $1,124.1785 | $1,124.17 | $1,124.20 | $1,124.10 | |