| 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 | $200.92 | 9.803% | $220.6162 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.43 | 8.734% | $198.3634 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.54 | 4.795% | $252.0739 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 11.643% | $48.4307 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.35 | 10.734% | $225.1776 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.71 | 3.472% | $176.6371 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.76 | 8.373% | $156.8808 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.09 | $1,278.1797 | $1,278.18 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.20 | |