| 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 | $209.29 | 13.773% | $238.1155 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.48 | 6.570% | $240.294 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.64 | 9.703% | $140.0249 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.25 | 11.408% | $198.5848 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.25 | 4.207% | $39.8592 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 10.765% | $139.1984 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.36 | 3.428% | $221.7083 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.94 | $1,217.7851 | $1,217.78 | $1,217.75 | $1,217.80 | |