| 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 | $200.74 | 11.675% | $224.1764 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.71 | 6.299% | $222.9196 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.64 | 9.802% | $241.1691 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.33 | 10.654% | $108.8061 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.74 | 11.785% | $117.0836 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.40 | 11.458% | $253.4555 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.30 | 10.276% | $173.4641 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.86 | $1,341.0744 | $1,341.08 | $1,341.05 | $1,341.20 | |