| 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 | $231.46 | 4.413% | $241.6743 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.61 | 4.615% | $218.2374 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.94 | 3.564% | $229.8499 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.66 | 5.193% | $147.9645 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 9.725% | $216.7727 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.53 | 12.646% | $94.0932 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.49 | 12.268% | $30.8625 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.25 | $1,179.4545 | $1,179.44 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.50 | |