| 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 | $195.96 | 7.231% | $210.1299 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.73 | 5.116% | $233.0737 | $233.07 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.78 | 13.121% | $267.8479 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.75 | 10.598% | $151.2428 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.79 | 3.729% | $66.1687 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.70 | 10.733% | $69.4296 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 12.793% | $257.732 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.21 | $1,255.6246 | $1,255.62 | $1,255.65 | $1,255.50 | |