| 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 | $206.89 | 3.625% | $214.3898 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.35 | 7.416% | $216.2821 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.33 | 7.184% | $138.6211 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.44 | 6.239% | $83.3339 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 12.496% | $245.9838 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.38 | 13.394% | $117.2267 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.56 | 6.444% | $264.5772 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.61 | $1,280.4146 | $1,280.41 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.40 | |