| 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 | $235.65 | 4.454% | $246.1459 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.71 | 5.757% | $20.8447 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.48 | 5.544% | $70.1657 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.75 | 12.612% | $202.4201 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 6.542% | $262.8817 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.41 | 5.213% | $218.2223 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.73 | 10.598% | $182.1881 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.47 | $1,202.8685 | $1,202.87 | $1,202.85 | $1,202.80 | |