| 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 | $199.73 | 9.392% | $218.4886 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.45 | 3.209% | $186.2406 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.75 | 4.622% | $147.2555 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.77 | 12.660% | $264.4919 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.64 | 8.447% | $269.6426 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 12.216% | $163.5436 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.61 | 9.579% | $33.5421 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.69 | $1,283.2049 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.10 | |