| 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 | $206.92 | 5.685% | $218.6834 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.84 | 9.113% | $163.4949 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.62 | 10.525% | $97.9473 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.80 | 3.376% | $215.8491 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.75 | 4.105% | $77.8185 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.46 | 13.342% | $238.5396 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 3.198% | $240.8125 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.74 | $1,253.1453 | $1,253.14 | $1,253.15 | $1,253.00 | |